Moxie a smart robot companion teaches children life lessons

As Embodied explained, Moxie was designed to be "tall enough to be of interest without being unwieldy", measuring at just under 40 centimetres in height.

The design team created a face for the robot that is without specific details like wrinkles and shadows to make it easier to express feelings such as interest or worry.

They also gave Moxie large and "friendly" eyes to enable children to better recognise certain emotions, and a soft, smooth body coloured in a "gender-neutral" teal hue.