Chewiebot: A Non-Electric Chewing Practice Robot for Toddlers

Chewing is an essential developmental activity for toddlers, especially those aged 2 to 3 years. However, some children have underdeveloped chewing abilities and lack adequate practice. To address this, we propose Chewiebot, a standardized chewable training robot to enhance toddlers' chewing skills. Chewiebot's interaction design utilizes sweet taste rewards as feedback, incorporating playing house elements to make the chewing practice more engaging and encourage children to practice. Chewiebot's design challenges traditional electronic robots by replacing conventional circuits with fluid circuits, ensuring a safe chewing experience for children. Paving the way for safe and eco-friendly designs in child-robot interactions.