ACCESS Newswire·Nov 11, 2026, 11:30 AM ET

WhalesBot Emphasizes Child Safety and Responsible AI Design in the Development of Pubbo

WhalesBot announced a safety-first architecture for Pubbo, an AI companion robot designed for children aged 3 to 11.
The device prioritizes comprehensive child protection, robust parental controls, & transparent privacy design.
Pubbo features age-calibrated AI dialogue with custom filters to ensure appropriate vocabulary & prevent non-kid-friendly content.
The hardware supports multi-sensory physical engagement through tactile movement, a 3.5-inch color display, & environmental sensors to reduce screen reliance.
Interactive features focus on active exploration via visual sketch-to-art generation, obstacle navigation, & visual coding challenges.
Parental oversight is managed through the Pubbo App, allowing for guided setup, voiceprint identification, & full visibility into account configurations.
Guardians can customize daily usage time limits, monitor activity metrics, & adjust interaction boundaries via mobile devices.
Data handling ensures account information & voiceprints are used strictly for personalization while maintaining system security boundaries.
The conversational system filters sensitive topics automatically & redirects complex questions to parents for family discussion.
WhalesBot commits to ongoing safety improvements through regular Over-the-Air (OTA) updates for security patches, content filtering, & parental control tools.
Founded in 2018, WhalesBot operates in 81+ countries & serves over 30,000 schools & 20,000 educational institutions globally.