Screen time that makes them smarter

Bumi is an AI companion that gently interrupts scrolling habits and asks questions that build critical thinking, self-awareness and emotional intelligence. One pause at a time

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The Problem We’re Solving

3.6 hrs

Average daily screen time for children under 8, leading to decreased physical activity.

53%

Of parents report regular "screen time meltdowns" when it's time to put devices away.

75%

Of educational apps use predatory mechanics that create digital dependency early on.

Meet Bumi

Pause Triggers with Reflective Questioning

Instead of telling kids what to think, Bumi asks questions that make them think for themselves, building the habit of pausing, questioning, and forming their own opinion before scrolling on.

Age-adaptive Mode

Bumi adjusts as your child grows asking harder questions, giving more autonomy, and evolving from playful companion to thoughtful coach between ages 8 and 15.

Parent Dashboard

Tune Bumi to your child. Adjust pause frequency, question intensity, and screen limits anytime, all from one simple dashboard.

Bumi on the Move

Bumi doesn't have to stay on your screen. Dock your phone onto his body and he walks right into the real world, unlocking a whole new dimension of features

Bumi initial state

*Initial state of Bumi

Your phone's camera becomes Bumi's eyes

Touch sensor shell

Motor joints, what makes him move and waddle

Mounting dock for your smartphone

Type C
Charger behind

Bumi can be landscape or portrait

Bumi robot

Smart Companion

Place the phone on Bumi, and he watches with your child, detects low-quality content, and prompts simple questions to turn scrolling into thinking.

Times up!

Bumi can be set to run away when child’s screen time is up. Get your child moving to chase him down!

Bumi reacts

Beyond his expressive face, Bumi can respond to being picked up, pet or squeezed, reacting in the moment like a companion that actually knows you.

Our Product

Bumi the App

Everything your child needs to build healthier screen habits

Starting at around $10/mo

Features

  • Gentle pauses break scrolling at set intervals
  • Prompts simple questions to encourage reflection
  • Works with Screen Time & Family Link
  • Parent dashboard controls limits & frequency
  • Adapts with your child (ages 8–15)
  • Privacy-first: no tracking or logging

Bumi the Robot

Get Bumi the Robot + 1 year premium subscription included

Starting at around $259

Features

  • Gentle pauses break scrolling at set intervals
  • Prompts simple questions to encourage reflection
  • Works with Screen Time & Family Link
  • Parent dashboard controls limits & frequency
  • Adapts with your child (ages 8–15)
  • Privacy-first: no tracking or logging
  • Responds to touch and interaction
  • Encourages real-world play
  • Expressive, companion-like feedback
  • Supports focus during homework

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