Cheerful, emotive figure helps make computer time more fun, productive and safe
Penny Black Digital, in partnership with
Israeli-based Rondyo Ltd., introduces Chatman, the first and only
artificially intelligent computer friend designed to make online chat
sessions, web surfing, games, and homework more fun, creative, and
safe. Just plug Chatman into a computer with the built-in USB cable (no
batteries or power cord required), download the software CD, and log
into www.mychatman.com
with the provided access code to get started. This cool, smart and
funny friend sits by a child‘s computer and interacts with him/her via
direct chatting or by responding to their internet chats with friends
(if they use Facebook®, MSN™, or Skype™).
Appropriate
for children ages 6-12, Chatman talks, moves eyes, hands and ears, and
has a unique animated LED mouth. Just like a friend, Chatman learns
languages, context and mood, and expresses emotions. His personality is
so real, it feels like he is alive!
In
addition to providing education and fun, one of Chatman’s important
features is the integration of parental controls that keeps a child safe
online. Chatman allows peace of mind for parents by working with and
filtering a child’s online conversations on Facebook®, Skype™ and MSN®
Messenger. Chatman alerts when inappropriate web searches are attempted
and, since it’s not a stand-alone chat platform, there are no worries
about “stranger danger”.
“Computers
are part of everyday life for children at home and at school,” said
Jose Sabates, President of Atlanta-based Penny Black Digital, North
America’s distributor of Chatman. “As wonderful as that is, children
typically could use some additional guidance and help when they are
doing homework, socializing, or checking out cool-sounding videos and
websites. Chatman is a best friend that kids love and parents approve
of and feel good about. “
Other Chatman features include:
·
Help with homework – ask Chatman a question and he will either answer
or will help your child browse for the answer online (filtering out
inappropriate content.)
· Access to more than 1,000 children-friendly games and videos.
·
A way to keep children organized with a tool allowing them to set
reminders and alarms for birthdays, tests, sports and more.
·
Software which supports both Windows (XP with Service Pack 3 or higher,
Vista or Seven) and Mac OSX Snow Leopard 10.6 or higher systems
Chatman
was created and developed by Rondyo co-founders Joseph Levy and Doron
Frenkel with a goal of providing children with a computer device that
would be entertaining, educational and safe. The result was Chatman, the
next best thing to a real friend who is there for children when they
are online, whether they’re playing games, searching videos, or doing
homework, and keeps them safe from common internet hazards. Chatman’s
migration to America follows its successful debut in Israel in 2010.
North America distribution of Chatman will be handled by Atlanta-based
Penny Black Digital in partnership with Israeli-based Rondyo Ltd,.
Chatman’s recommended retail price is $69.95-$74.95. Chatman is available at toysrus.com, bestbuy.com, HSN.com and target.com.
Chatman can also be found in-store at Toys “R” Us Times Square in New
York City, with more online and in-store retailers coming soon. Through a special Spring Break promotion, toysrus.com is offering special pricing on Chatman for a limited time, through mid-April of $49.99, http://www.toysrus.com/
For more information visit www.mychatman.com, or go to
· Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/
· Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/
· YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/
About Chatman and Rondyo Ltd.
Chatman
is the first and only artificially intelligent computer friend for
children designed to make online chat sessions, web surfing, games, and
homework more fun, creative, and safe. Developed in 2010 by
Israeli-based Rondyo Ltd. co-founders Joseph Levy and Doron Frenkel,
Chatman is the smartest thing on a child’s desk and the next best thing
to a real living friend. Chatman talks and recognizes over 15,000 words,
and has 2,000 movements and 30 moods. Ideal for children ages 6-12,
Chatman also filters words and web content based on parental controls
helping to keep children safe on the Internet. Chatman is available for
a suggested retail price of $69.95-$74.95. Chatman can be purchased at toysrus.com, bestbuy.com, HSN.com and target.com. Chatman can also be found in-store at Toys “R” Us Times Square in New York City. For more information visit www.mychatman.com.
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