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Screen-free AI companion · ages 4–10

Meet Telly Bear—a screen-free AI companion for children.

Big feelings deserve a safe place to go. Telly is a soft, voice-first friend that helps children talk, learn, play, and imagine, while keeping parents meaningfully in the loop.

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The real Telly prototype
Telly, OnKaru’s interactive AI teddy bear prototype
Prototype · under development
Ready to listen
No screen requiredMade for real-world play
Created in DubaiBuilt by two mothersAI + psychology + educationFeatured in Khaleej Times

Meet Telly

One familiar friend. Four ways to grow.

Telly turns natural conversation into small moments of connection, confidence, creativity, and learning.

01

Talk

A familiar, judgment-free space for everyday questions, thoughts, and feelings.

02

Learn

Personalized explanations and gentle practice that make curiosity feel natural.

03

Play

Creative, voice-led games that invite imagination without another endless feed.

04

Imagine

Stories shaped around a child’s interests, routines, and growing confidence.

How it works

Conversation that meets a child where they are.

No menus to master. No feed to scroll. A child simply starts with their voice.

1

A child speaks naturally

They can ask a question, explore an idea, make up a game, or talk through a feeling.

2

Telly listens and responds

Age-aware conversation adapts to the moment with a warm, familiar voice.

3

Parents stay connected

The parent experience is designed to surface useful patterns and important safety signals.

Designed for trust

AI for children should feel different.

General-purpose AI was not made around a child’s developmental needs. Telly is being built from the beginning for younger users and the adults who care for them.

Technology should support human connection—not replace parents, teachers, play, or professional care.

OnKaru design principle

Age-aware conversation rules

Telly’s prototype is tested against age-appropriate boundaries and clearly defined topics that should be redirected or escalated.

Alerts with clear limits

Planned alerts may highlight potential safety themes for a parent to review; they are not diagnosis, therapy, or emergency monitoring.

Built beyond general AI

Telly brings AI together with child-development, psychology, and educational thinking.

Inclusive by design

The R&D direction considers different learning and communication styles, multilingual families, and culturally diverse homes.

No endless feedNo pressure to performNo claim to replace care
Read what the prototype processes, who may review data, and what alerts can and cannot do
Dr. Fatemeh Jahedpari and Nafiseh Gharavi presenting the Telly prototype at Expand North Star in Dubai
A working Telly prototype at Expand North Star 2025 in Dubai

The OnKaru story

Born from a mother’s need to understand.

When Dr. Fatemeh Jahedpari saw that her bright, curious daughter often kept her worries to herself, she imagined a companion that could listen without judgment.

That personal hope grew into OnKaru: a mission to help children feel heard and give parents clearer, supportive insight into their child’s world.

Parent-led insightHuman-centered AIChild-development thinking

Telly in the real world

Meeting Telly at Expand North Star.

OnKaru demonstrated a working Telly prototype to visitors at Expand North Star 2025 in Dubai, bringing the idea out of the lab and into real conversations.

Visitors gathering around the OnKaru stand to meet the working Telly prototype at Expand North Star 2025 in Dubai
Live prototype demonstration · Expand North Star 2025 · Dubai

Featured in

Khaleej
Times

1 October 2025
In the newsBy Hind Aldah

OnKaru’s story featured in Khaleej Times

The feature explores how two UAE mothers founded OnKaru and began developing Telly as a voice-first AI companion that helps children feel more comfortable talking and sharing what is on their minds.

Read the Khaleej Times feature

Research & development

Where intelligence meets understanding.

At OnKaru, research and development drive the product. The team brings technical capability together with developmental understanding to build a more meaningful, responsible experience for children.

Research-driven designCollaborative prototypingFamily prototype feedbackAI advice from Dr. Peyman FaratinContinuous improvement
Telly
Artificial intelligence
Child psychology
Education

The people behind Telly

Parents, builders, and human-centered thinkers.

A multidisciplinary team spanning AI, embedded systems, software, operations, education, and child-centered design.

Dr. Fatemeh Jahedpari, Founder & CEO at OnKaru

Founder & CEO

Dr. Fatemeh Jahedpari

PhD in Artificial Intelligence

An AI researcher and parent leading OnKaru’s vision for safe, emotionally aware companions for children.

Nafiseh Gharavi, COO at OnKaru

COO

Nafiseh Gharavi

Education + MBA

Leads operations, marketing, and partnerships, combining business strategy with an education background.

Alireza Faraji, CTO at OnKaru

CTO

Alireza Faraji

BSc Computer Science

Leads Telly’s interactive hardware and technical infrastructure across embedded systems, software, and DevOps.

Pedram Darapanah, Lead Engineer at OnKaru

Lead Engineer

Pedram Darapanah

BSc Computer Science

Builds the software architecture and applications that make OnKaru’s technology useful and approachable.

Dr. Peyman Faratin, AI Advisor at OnKaru

AI Advisor

Dr. Peyman Faratin

Multi-agent systems

Advises OnKaru on artificial intelligence, agent systems, and the responsible development of adaptive technology.

Dr. Amir Yadghar, Strategic Advisor at OnKaru

Strategic Advisor

Dr. Amir Yadghar

Startup growth

Supports company strategy, venture development, and the path from an ambitious idea to sustainable growth.

OnKaru Technologies · Dubai, UAE

Responsible AI, born in Dubai.

Built at in5 Tech · Open to family trials, school and research pilots, retail partnerships, and investment conversations.
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Good to know

Questions, answered clearly.

Who is Telly for?

Telly is being designed for children aged 4–10 and the adults who care for them.

Does Telly have a screen?

No. The child experience is voice-first and screen-free, so conversation and imagination stay central.

Is Telly available to buy now?

Telly is under development. You can join the waitlist or request a family reservation, and OnKaru will confirm availability before any purchase.

How much will it cost?

The expected early-access price is US$150, with an optional family membership expected at US$10 per month. Final pricing may change before launch.

Is Telly a therapist?

No. Telly is a companion and learning product; it does not replace parents, teachers, clinicians, or professional care.

Does Telly require adult supervision?

Yes. Telly must be set up and used under the supervision of a responsible adult. A parent or guardian should manage permissions, charging, connectivity, physical checks, and the child's use.

Early access

Help shape what Telly becomes.

Join the waitlist, request a family reservation, or start a conversation about pilots, retail, or investment.

Expected early-access price

US$150Optional family membership expected at US$10/month. Final availability, shipping, taxes, and payment details will be confirmed before purchase.
Adult supervision requiredA parent or guardian must set up Telly, manage permissions and charging, and supervise the child's use.
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