This startup develops an adventure game utilizing augmented reality and adaptive content casting technology to enhance reading skills in struggling and dyslexic children. The game provides real-time progress analytics for parents and teachers, enabling personalized learning experiences that focus on abstract words and symbols.
Funding
$2.6M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
Founders
Product
Problem
Approximately 20% of the world's population experiences dyslexia, a learning difficulty that impacts reading, spelling, and sometimes writing, irrespective of intelligence level. Individuals with dyslexia may struggle with phonological awareness, visual processing of letters, and connecting sounds to written symbols. Traditional interventions often require specialized instruction and resources that are not universally accessible.
Solution
Magical I Am offers a mobile game, "Sky Village," designed to enhance reading skills for children and adults with dyslexia by gamifying learning. The application targets challenges faced by dyslexic individuals, helping them master phonics and improve reading skills through engaging gameplay. The game adapts to the player's reading capability, increasing the challenge over time to ensure continuous improvement. It also provides a visual reporting tool to track the player's progress, enabling parents and teachers to monitor development and identify areas for additional support.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes children and adults with dyslexia, as well as parents, teachers, and schools seeking resources to support reading development.
Features
- Mobile game application designed to improve reading skills for individuals with dyslexia.
- Targets phonics and other reading challenges through gamified learning.
- Adaptive difficulty that adjusts based on the player's reading capability.
- Visual reporting tool for parents and teachers to track progress.
- A "Sky Village" theme with a narrative to engage players.