News
Here you can find a collection of presentations and news stories that feature DreamFace Technologies during the development of Ryan, our companion bot.
Funding, Research, and Development
NIH SIBR Funding
In June of 2018 DreamFace Technologies received their second SBIR grant, this time from NIH (National Institutes of Health on Aging). The aim of Phase I for this grant is to asses and demonstrate the feasibility of improving users' mood and quality...
Kavod Senior Community Pilot Study
In November of 2017 DreamFace Technologies conducted their second pilot study, this time at the Kavod Senior Community center in Cherry Creek. The study was done in the same manner that the study at the Eaton center. The results from this study...
Ryan 2.0 Prototype
In early October of 2017 a new Ryan was born. This prototype had a totally revamped body making Ryan look more human as well as giving him arm movement. While to upgrades where mainly on the hardware, DreamFace Technologies began developing their...
Interviews and Seminars
Casa Bonita & Social Robots
Mixed Taste, a local quirky and lovable production that presents two totally unrelated topics but finds a common connection between the two. On August 11th those two topics were Casa Bonita and Social Robots. The crowd was treated to a presentation...
Ryan Does Yoga
As part of DreamFace's latest research project Ryan was taught how to do yoga. With the help of DU's own Sean Mapole, a certified yoga instructor, Ryan is now equipped with the skills to lead seniors through a variety of yoga sessions. Sean...
Fox31 Coverage
On June 3, 2021 Ryan and DreamFace Technologies was featured in a short article in the Local News section of Fox31. Dan Daru of Fox31 interviewed our found Dr. Mohammad Mahoor and got to see how Ryan works as we demoed the robot for some residents...
Collaboration in Aging
On September 15 & 16 DreamFace Technologies had the opportunity to bring Ryan to the Collaboration in Aging conference for a chance for people to interact with our robot. Collaboration in Aging is a collaboration of three different...
Denver Lion’s Club
On April 25th of 2022 The Denver Lion's Club invited DreamFace Technologies to their monthly Luncheon at Maggioano's Little Italy. Stephanie Melgar-Donis and Jarid Siewierski presented the progress DreamFace Technologies has made on Ryan the Robot...
Pinehurst Country Club Luncheon
On August 30th of 2018 DreamFace Technologies was invited to Pinehurst Country Club's weekly Luncheon. During the Luncheon DreamFace Technologies presented the company's goals and Ryan to the Country Club members. The presentation drew more than a...