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When a key family-connection device was discontinued, Air Force mom Rosie found a TikTok idea that inspired her to repurpose a pet robot so her kids could play and talk with their deployed dad
The robot turned video calls into interactive playtime, boosting her children’s happiness and school behavior during their father’s six-month deployment
Rosie’s creative tech hack has gone viral, inspiring praise from others who see it as a game-changing way for military families to stay connected
Over the years, technology has become an indispensable tool for bridging distances and fostering connections, especially for families separated by military deployments.
For Rosie, a mother of two whose husband is deployed, staying connected as a family has always been a challenge. When Ama