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A parent on a business trip, for example, can record a voice message on their smartphone and send it to Bocco. If they opt to send a text, Bocco can also read it out loud. Their child can then speak into the Bocco to record and send a message back. There’s also a door sensor that will send notifications to the traveling parent to let them know when their kids get home from school or when their elderly parents leave the house to go shopping. The startup claims that it’s a more subtle, personal form of communication that’s easier for children and seniors to grasp. “We founded Yukai Engineering six years ago, but [Bocco] is the first product we’re marketing internationally,” said COO Jun Harada. “[SXSW] is a great chance to spread the word to a huge, international audience.”

Bocco debuted on Kickstarter during SXSW Interactive and has raised about US$7,500 of its US$20,000 goal with 19 days remaining.