Parrots Inc. has built Polly which is an inclusive platform using AI and ML to give a smart voice and telecare to people with neurological disorders
Current Status
200 users
8 partnerships with nursing homes
Problem or Opportunity
Over 400 million individuals with neurological disorders experience difficulties with communication and cognitive function, the progression of their condition, safety issues, and various health problems that significantly impact longevity, and physical and mental health. These individuals require costly 24/7 healthcare, which greatly affects their daily lives and the lives of those who care for them.
Solution (product or service)
Parrots Inc. has built “Polly” which is an inclusive platform using AI/ML to give a smart voice and telecare to people with neurological disorders. Our solutions empower them with real-time communication, control their environments, and provide telecare services to improve patient-centered care and maximize independence. Mission statement: "Empowering people with neurological challenges and their caregivers”
Business model
B2B is our main revenue by corporate partnerships with nursing homes, healthcare providers, and special needs schools, wheelchair companies (Permobil, Invacare, Quantum), nongovernmental organizations (ALS Association, Cerebral Palsy Foundation, MS society, and veterans paralyzed association) and non-profits organizations. Ultimately, we are looking to get our deices covered by insurance.
Incubation/Acceleration programs accomplishment
- Harvard innovation lab
- Expert Dojo
- NEXT AI
- Verizon 5G labs
- MIT Fuse
- The Global Good Fund
- Halcyon incubator