ModernToy Signs Agreement with Eunpyeong Seongmo Hospital to Develop 'Psychotherapy' AI Art Toy

[Asia Economy Reporter Hyunseok Yoo] Modern Toy, a specialized company in toy planning research, announced on the 23rd that it has signed an advisory agreement with Eunpyeong St. Mary's Hospital for the development of AI Art Toys for pediatric psychological therapy.

Through this agreement, both parties have agreed to actively cooperate in the development of AI Art Toys. Modern Toy plans to focus on the overall planning and development of AI Art Toys based on pediatric psychological therapy. Eunpyeong St. Mary's Hospital will provide professional consultation on pediatric psychology to be applied to the AI Art Toys.

A company representative stated, "By developing play tools for pediatric psychological therapy, we plan to go through a process of improvement and development by using samples with children in the future," adding, "The ultimate goal is to develop AI Art Toys that apply this content to AI programs, allowing parents and children to experience psychological therapy through play not only in hospitals but also at home."

Professor Minhyun Park, a psychiatrist at Eunpyeong St. Mary's Hospital who attended the signing ceremony, said, "Play tools for child psychological therapy have always been a necessary field, but practical development and therapeutic application have been difficult," and added, "We expect that Modern Toy's AI Art Toys developed through this agreement will greatly help child psychological therapy."

Director Sunyong Kwon of Eunpyeong St. Mary's Hospital said, "I hope that products helpful for child psychological therapy will be developed based on the mutual cooperation between the two companies."

Haemi Park, CEO of Modern Toy, explained, "We are grateful to be able to proceed with the AI Art Toys based on psychological therapy that we have wanted to continuously develop while planning, developing, and manufacturing children's toy products, with the consultation of Eunpyeong St. Mary's Hospital," adding, "We are currently building AI-based software and will focus on developing educational tools considering eco-friendly materials and safety."

Founded in 2016, Modern Toy possesses excellent technology in domestic toy manufacturing and research and development. The company plans and produces toys using famous characters such as Pinkfong, Baby Shark, and Mom Kkaturi. Last month, it signed a business agreement for the development of the Busan cultural content industry and relocated its headquarters to Busan.

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