Bookbot

Bookbot helps children build confidence in reading. As a child reads aloud, the app follows along and highlights and helps with missed and mispronounced words. We have augmented the eReader with accurate speech recognition and machine learning to learn how children learn. Our vision is to help any child build reading confidence and improve literacy for tomorrow’s world. We understand that learning to read is one of the most significant stages of life and it is challenging for everyone. The World Literacy Foundation says that over half of all children truly struggle to read; either through learning difficulties or a lack of support from a competent adult. As a result, today 1 in 5 adults globally still cannot read or write. Bookbot exists for the children who need a little extra practice but don’t want to feel like a burden, or who feel a bit shy and want to practice alone. We want to make reading fun and engaging for all, particularly for struggling readers and people with dyslexia. The team at Bookbot is now focused on using technology to help children build confidence in reading. We can’t do it alone and need help from wherever possible.