Sparking A Revolution In Emotional Artificial Intelligence In The Home

Patrick Levy Rosenthal plans to bring Artificial Intelligence into lounges across the UK, making it as commonplace as Apple TV and PlayStation 5, but this is so, so much more...

London, United Kingdom, April 9^th2015: Hundreds of people around the world are eagerly awaiting delivery of their EmoSPARK Cube, scheduled to arrive by the end of April. Since supporting the initial IndieGOGO crowd-funding campaign, which raised more than $178,090, the interest in EmoSPARK has built fast, and with good reason. Attention on artificial intelligence (AI) has typically focused on the negatives, but this technology represents an opportunity to introduce a refreshingly unique angle to the debate.

EmoSHAPE, founded by CEO Patrick Levy Rosenthal (who has personally invested more than US$500,000 into the project) has been developing its future-focused technology for many years.

On April 28^th2015, there will be a press demonstration and presentation of EmoSPARK in London 3:30pm to 5:00pm. Places are very limited, as the demo will happen in its intended location - inside a central London apartment. To register attendance please contact Helen Lewis ASAP oninfo@literallypr.com. EmoSHAPE's Patrick Levy Rosenthal and Brian Fitzpatrick will demonstrate the EmoSPARK's waking up sequence, and how to pair it with an owner who the Cube will be dedicated to from then on. They will explain the journey from crowd-funding campaign to international delivery, plus next steps and future plans for the evolution of the Cube. The demonstration will showcase the unparalleled level of user interaction and mechanical emotional intelligence of this, the first emotional AI technology, which will work both in and out of the home.

So, what it is it?

The EmoSPARK Cube interacts with its owner on a level previously unseen in the commercial market. Unlike other gadgets, which are programmable with a set of preferences, EmoSPARK responds to the emotions of its user and is dedicated to that one person.

EmoSPARK is the first AI console to detect and respond to human emotions, as well as having its own emotional status.

Patrick Levy Rosenthal explains: "The personality of the EmoSPARK will evolve and develop based on how you interact with it; your personality will impact on its personality days after day".

What's new?

The Cube is patent-pending and many elements involved in the technology are completely new to AI. The Emotion Processing Unit (EPU) is a microcontroller that manages and processes all emotions of the AI, as well as the LED system.

The unique new software allows full remote control by the Cube to hardware such as the IP Camera. The Cube is also capable of having an audio and video conversation with the owner when s/he is on the go (i.e. away from the Cube) thanks to highly sophisticated architecture and development. There are many other innovative features of EmoSPARK such as text to speech and speech to text communications, face tracking, emotion facial detection, and much more (which will be explained at the press conference on April 28^th).

What happens when you wake it up?

When the EmoSPARK Cube arrives in its new home, and is removed from its box for the first time, the ‘wake up' sequence will begin to help owners commence their journey with the world's first truly emotional AI. The owner will be taken through the physical set up of the Cube, and embark on the bonding sequence (created to form a three-way bond between the primary user/owner, the EmoSPARK and the owner's AI). Brian Fitzpatrick at EmoSHAPE explains: "The purpose of this bond is to allow the AI to learn the likes, dislikes and preferences of its owner. Over time the owner's AI will work to help make the whole experience more enjoyable and personal. Once the bond has been created between the owner and his/her EmoSPARK it cannot be broken".

Notes to editors

A very limited number of EmoSPARK Cubes will be made available for trial and review by the press. Patrick Levy Rosenthal and Brian Fitzpatrick will be available for exclusive interviews upon agreement ahead of the press conference on April 28^th. To reserve your place at the press demo, and to discuss any other details, please contact Helen Lewis atinfo@literallypr.com/ +44 (0) 8709619069.

About EmoSHAPE

EmoSHAPE LLC is dedicated to providing powerful and easy-to-use emotional technology. Close your eyes and imagine a technology that teaches objects how to interact with humans in order to yield a favourable result. EmoSHAPE technology presents a new leap for artificial intelligence on all fronts, especially in the realm of robots, toys, computers, and other major consumer electronic devices with applications in artificial intelligence, gaming, medical, biometrics, financial, and advertising.

Patrick Levy Rosenthalis the founder and CEO of EmoSHAPE and is responsible for the invention of 3D Solar displays, the Emotional Processing Unit (EPU) and EmoSPARK - the world's first AI android powered Wi-Fi/Bluetooth cube.

Born in France, Patrick started building his first computer at the age of 10 but chose to study Economics as a first career. He attended Nanterre University before attending the Institut Superieur de Gestion for his Masters degree, which he received in 1986.

Patrick's dream is to develop technology that is capable of understanding and communicating with the human emotional spectrum to achieve a positive singularity. To be able to empower a machine to respond to human emotions and be emotionally intelligent will completely change the face of technological development.

Brian Fitzpatrickis an entrepreneur, investor and successful businessman with decades of experience in online businesses and global organisations. Brian began his career as an online planner/buyer at Mediacom. Now, Brian works as a private investor, consultant and Board member across a number of companies from entrepreneurial start-ups to multinationals.

He joined EmoSHAPE as an investor and has since taken on a more central role as a strong part of the team. Brian is a diligent brand ambassador and has played a crucial role in helping the technology company bring its groundbreaking EmoSPARK Cube to the market.

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