Genius World is a specialized school dedicated to supporting children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) through personalized, evidence-based education and therapy programs.
Challenge
Genius World faced persistent barriers common in autism education:
- Low and inconsistent student engagement
- Difficulty sustaining attention in traditional instruction
- High dependency on one-on-one therapy, limiting scalability
- Limited technology that could emotionally connect with students
The school needed a solution that could improve communication, motivation, and emotional engagement without disrupting existing teaching models.
Solution
Genius World partnered with Haprow to integrate TimTim, The AI Companion Robot, into daily classroom and therapy sessions.
TimTim was customized to support:
- Social interaction and communication skills
- Emotional recognition and response
- Cognitive learning through interactive dialogue
- Motor skill development via gesture-controlled activities
TimTim was positioned as a learning companion, augmenting teachers rather than replacing them.
Implementation
The rollout followed a structured approach:
- Teacher and therapist onboarding
- Pilot deployment in selected classrooms
- Gradual integration into daily routines
- Continuous optimization based on educator feedback
- Custom feature addition to align with the current curriculum
TimTim was used in:
- Morning engagement sessions
- Speech and social skill therapy
- Group interaction activities
This ensured consistent exposure while maintaining emotional safety for students.
Results
- Higher student participation and attention span
- Increased verbal and non-verbal communication attempts
- Improved emotional regulation during sessions
- More inclusive group interactions
Teachers reported that students previously disengaged showed notable increases in responsiveness when interacting with TimTim.
Impact Summary
| Area | Outcome |
| Student engagement | Significant increase in participation |
| Communication | Improved verbal and social responses |
| Classroom dynamics | Stronger group interaction |
| Therapy efficiency | Faster focus and session readiness |