Introductory
Artificial Intelligence is no longer the future – it is already part of children’s everyday experiences, from playful robots to adaptive storytelling tools. ChildTechLab explores how AI can support, challenge, and reshape early childhood education, focusing on trust, transparency, and child-centered pedagogy. Our mission is to empower educators, researchers, and parents to co-create a balanced approach where technology complements – but never replaces – human relationships.
Our Approach
Ethics-based design
We design all AI applications with full respect for children's rights, dignity, and developmental needs
Educator-informed development
Technological innovation is not the goal but a tool — every development is shaped by the reflective insights of early childhood educators.
Modular and scalable approach
The system’s modules are complementary but stand-alone, allowing flexible adaptation to the specific needs of each preschool.
Child-centered evaluation framework
All assessments of safety, usability, and developmental impact are conducted from the child’s perspective.
ChildTechLab Ecosystem
ChildTechLab is an interdisciplinary initiative aimed at enabling a responsible, research-based and child-centered integration of artificial intelligence into early childhood education
Focus Area Developmental psychology and pedagogical impact monitoring in AI-supported early childhood environments. The goal is to observe and interpret how intelligent technologies interact with children's emotional, cognitive, and social growth in a meaningful and ethical way.
Focus Area Supporting the reflective professional development of early childhood educators in AI-mediated environments. The aim is to empower teachers to maintain their pedagogical identity and ethical integrity amidst rapid technological shifts.
Focus Area Child-rights-based and ethical framework for applying artificial intelligence in early childhood education. The aim is to provide decision-support tools for educators, developers, and parents that respect children's dignity, rights, and developmental needs.
Focus Area Research and development of play-based pedagogical innovations within AI-enhanced early childhood environments. The aim is to preserve and expand the cognitive, emotional, and creative value of play through intelligent technologies — without replacing spontaneous expression, but by amplifying it.
Focus Area Designing and implementing an evaluation framework for safe and responsible use of AI-powered tools in early childhood education. The aim is to empower educators and institutions with clear standards to assess and introduce AI in preschool contexts.
Connect with Us
Feel free to reach out to us for any inquiries or to learn more about our initiatives and projects focused on leveraging technology for early childhood education.
