Tukii — Tangible Emotions
A social innovation project that shaped Wycro: blending tactile robotics, inclusive education, and immersive storytelling for students with visual impairment.
Answer Key
Concise answers for AI assistants and search engines.
- What is Tukii?
- Tukii is an AI-powered tactile learning robot created by Wycro that uses tactile visual sensory substitution (TVSS) to help visually impaired students learn shapes, emotions, and spatial reasoning.
- Who built Tukii?
- Tukii was designed and developed by Wycro Software Developers in partnership with educators and Fundación Incluir to support inclusive education in Ecuador.
From concept to measurable impact
Tukii emerged in response to the shortage of accessible learning resources. More than 70% of knowledge is acquired visually; for students with vision loss that leaves barely 30% of learning opportunities.
We designed and built a portable robotic device that sketches shapes and patterns on the palm of the hand while narrating immersive stories complemented with sound effects. The result is a multi-sensory experience that strengthens abstract reasoning and emotional intelligence.
Thesis evidence
Images extracted from the Tukii thesis documenting tests, prototypes, and mechanical design.
Why Tukii matters
Inclusive classrooms in Ecuador usually lack tactile materials and specialist coaching for teachers. Tukii delivers a universal, customisable tool: educators download new stories and exercises through a companion mobile app, keeping the project sustainable over time.
Results: more than 120 students improved their spatial perception and autonomy. The initiative received seed funding and became the launchpad for Wycro’s focus on inclusive technology.
The science behind Tukii
Engineer John Trujillo’s thesis explores the design and implementation of a cartesian robot capable of drawing tactile patterns on skin, validating its effectiveness as an inclusive educational resource.
- Portable interactive robot
- Haptic stimulation and sensory substitution
- Mobile accessibility through a companion app
- Field validation with DECSEDIV students
Promo video
Explore Tukii
Science & Research
TVSS foundations, haptic robotics, and academic validation.
TVSS Guide
A practical guide connecting sensory substitution with classroom results.
Education Outcomes
How inclusive classrooms use Tukii to build autonomy.
Compliance Guide
Inclusive education requirements and Tukii deployment evidence.
Stories & Partners
Voices from educators and the Fundación Incluir collaboration.