Embodied, Inc.’s Moxie Robot has been awarded the iKeepSafe FERPA Privacy badge in recognition of its alignment with iKeepSafe’s best practice guidelines surrounding the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). As part of this achievement, Embodied will display the iKeepSafe Privacy badge to show that the product has been proactively and independently assessed by an experienced privacy protection organization.

Moxie, a companion robot designed to nurture children intellectually and emotionally through play-based learning, is built with children’s privacy and security top of mind. It ensures a safe exploration of AI by redirecting kids away from unsafe topics with Moxie’s rigorously trained KidFilter™, and is also COPPA Safe Harbor certified by PRIVO. iKeepSafe’s FERPA certification provides reassurance to school districts, educators, and parents that Moxie Robot is a safe and trustworthy platform for students to learn. 

iKeepSafe Privacy Assessment badges help schools easily identify websites, apps, data management platforms, and other technology products that are in compliance with various privacy laws governing student data. Products that carry the iKeepSafe seal provide educators and parents with the assurance that the product meets iKeepSafe’s standards in the areas of privacy, safety, and security.

“iKeepSafe congratulates Moxie on taking this essential step in protecting youths’ personal information,” said Amber Lindsay, president and CEO of iKeepSafe. “Each day, more people are making privacy and safety a priority. It is important that they have a quick means of determining whether products are safe to use.” 

“Moxie is designed to encourage a joyful exploration of learning, and is built with privacy and security top of mind,” said Mario Munich, Chief Technology Officer at Embodied, Inc. “In addition to COPPA Safe Harbor certification, and Moxie’s KidFilter™ to redirect children away from unsafe topics, iKeepSafe’s FERPA certification is the latest proof point of our dedication to safe practices.” 

For more information about Moxie Robot, visit moxierobot.com. To view iKeepSafe’s list of assessed products, visit https://ikeepsafe.org/products/.

About iKeepSafe 

The Internet Keep Safe Coalition (iKeepSafe) certifies digital products as compliant with state and federal requirements for handling protected personal information. We help organizations achieve and maintain compliance through product assessments, monthly monitoring, annual training, and assistance with remediation. To view iKeepSafe’s list of assessed products, visit https://ikeepsafe.org/products/.The Internet Keep Safe Coalition (iKeepSafe) certifies digital products as compliant with state and federal requirements for handling protected personal information. We help organizations achieve and maintain compliance through product assessments, monthly monitoring, annual training, and assistance with remediation. To view iKeepSafe’s list of assessed products, visit https://ikeepsafe.org/products/.

About Embodied, Inc. 

Founded in 2016, Embodied is the maker of Moxie Robot, a revolutionary robot companion that helps children ages five to ten build social, emotional and cognitive skills through play-based learning. The first robot capable of believable social interactions, Moxie is powered by SocialX ™  — Embodied’s proprietary technology platform that combines advanced multi-modal generative AI, large language models and machine learning to support fluid conversation, body language, eye contact and emotions. Creating the framework for AI to excite mirror neurons, tap into human psychology, and foster greater human-machine engagement, SocialX™ is currently being applied by Embodied to create companion robots capable of servicing the unique needs of a variety of populations, from children to senior citizens, adults with mental illness, people experiencing loneliness, and more. At a time when AI technology is developing at breakneck speed, Embodied is committed to creating solutions that center safety and responsibility, allowing this revolutionary technology to serve the greatest human good. 

Embodied Founder and CEO Dr. Paolo Pirjanian is a leader in artificial intelligence and robotics, and the inventor of Moxie Robot. Prior to founding Embodied, Paolo served as Chief Technology Officer at iRobot, and held leadership roles at NASA JPL and Evolution Robotics. Investors include Jazz Venture Partners, Lightrock, Intel Capital, Calibrate Ventures, Covenant VC, Amazon Alexa Fund, Toyota Ventures and more. 

Contact

Allison Bartella, embodied@thenumber29.com