After observing that children attentively played with her interactive animatronic robot, she decided that it had commercial value and began her journey.

Interbots, a small 5-person Boston start-up, is her vehicle. It has received funding through competitions, awards, regional grants and angel investors.

Interbots’ robots come bundled with software, an interactive website, and lesson plans for therapists and teachers.

Read the complete story of Seema’s journey thus far, as written by Babs Carryer.