Our local ABC affiliate (WTAE Channel 4) today aired an interview with Marek and an interaction between Keepon and children with the Autism Society of Pittsburgh at the Spectrum Charter School.
Channel 4 Action News anchor Kelly Frey took Keepon to the Autism Society of Pittsburgh in Monroeville, where the tiny 5-inch robot was introduced to 16-year-old L.J. L.J. caressed the robot and started talking to him before asked to share Keepon. Another boy at the Autism Society, “Robert,” looked perplexed at first, but went on to gently touch Keepon before letting out a laugh and giving the robot a kiss.
“I can’t imagine a child with autism on any level of the spectrum that wouldn’t relate in some way. It gets into them in a way unlike anything else I’ve ever seen,” said Dan Torisky, whose son is autistic.
My son is autistic and is interested in having keepon. When will it be available commercially at an affordable price?