AI voice pen ”Pokoro” wins iF Design Award

NEO.LAB Convergence's artificial intelligence (AI) voice pen "Pokoro" won the iF Design Award in the educational digital device category, one of the world's three major design awards, on the 9th.
Pocoro is a simple and straightforward design, with ergonomic design, user-centered user experience (UX) and user interface (UI).
The judges praised the product for its grip that is optimized for learners' hands, its streamlined button layout, and its stylish color design.
Pocoro was also recognized for its innovative approach to using AI technology to increase learner engagement and maximize educational outcomes.
The iF Design Award was presented to Pocoro for being an interactive AI-based learning device that stimulates children's curiosity and minimizes screen dependency, and for its AI-based voice recognition.
The company highly praised Pocoro for its real-time pronunciation feedback and proofreading functions that utilize AI analytics, and its multilingual learning support and personalized learning promotion.
It is evaluated that it will be a tool to present the Xi paradigm. NEO.LAB CEO Lee Sang-kyu said, "I hope that Pocoro will attract more attention in the global edtech market.
Pocoro is designed to increase interest in reading and maximize user interaction, and has attracted significant interest from global publishers and education companies.
The company will continue to develop smart learning solutions that combine AI and Internet of Things (IoT) technologies, and actively collaborate with educational institutions and content companies both in Japan and overseas.
NEO.LAB is a hybrid handwriting tool and smart learning solution company that connects analog and digital, and is using its own digital pen technology and AI
The company pursues educational innovation by combining digital-based learning solutions and provides interactive learning experiences through Pocoro.