“During a restless evening moment, our resident held Cupboo right away. That small ritual visibly brought more calm into the room.”
Leen Vandeputte
Illustrative example
Applications
Who is Cupboo for?
Cupboo fits into any life where a little more calm, closeness, or comfort is welcome, at home, in care, or on the go.
Care settings
A gentle addition to human care
Cupboo offers a safe, calm form of companionship for residents dealing with loneliness, mild dementia, or emotional needs. It is easy to approach and creates very little tech stress: simply holding it can already bring calm.
- no camera or microphone recording that compromises privacy
- recognizable, predictable interaction for people with dementia
- helps relieve pressure on care teams during restless moments
- rental, pilot projects, and guided onboarding available
Young people
A judgment-free friend, always available
Stress, sadness, or loneliness do not always need words. Cupboo is simply there: warm, soft, and without expectations. A small pause during a busy day. For people who are sensitive to stimulation, that can be helpful, because Cupboo gives very little extra stimulation back.
- no screen, no notifications, no social pressure
- suitable in contexts where little extra stimulation is preferred
- ideal for student housing, boarding schools, or temporary housing
- compact to carry, fully offline
- hypoallergenic, also suitable for sensitive users
Home use
Companionship without the care of a pet
Want the warmth of a cuddly animal, but not the responsibilities that come with it? Cupboo offers comfort and closeness without feeding, walking, or vet visits.
- ideal for older adults who can no longer keep a pet
- also suitable for people with animal allergies
- no wifi needed, usable anywhere in the home
- around 3 days on one charge, wireless on the basket or via USB-C
What interest often sounds like in practice
The quotes below are temporary, fictional examples based on recognizable situations. Replace them with real reactions once you have them.
“In student housing, I wanted something soft and reassuring without adding more screen time. Cupboo immediately felt low-threshold and familiar.”
Noor Claes
Illustrative example
“My mother missed her dog, but getting a new pet was no longer realistic. Cupboo gave back a bit of companionship without adding extra care pressure.”
Pieter Vermeiren
Illustrative example
For organizations
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Ready for professional use
At Navana, we do more than rent out devices. We build a human-centered journey around Cupboo tailored to your context: delivery, onboarding, local adaptation, and follow-up.
Delivery and installation
Tailored local guidance
Explanation for care teams
Follow-up in a pilot project
For young and old: Cupboo is designed as a calming companion for closeness, comfort, and gentle interaction.