The AutismBot Project is a groundbreaking initiative developed through a strategic partnership between Najran University and Cognizer Company, combining clinical expertise with cutting-edge computer and AI technology to revolutionize autism support. This innovative solution integrates a smartwatch and mobile application designed to enhance communication, emotional regulation, executive functioning, and safety for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).

Objectives:
• Empower individuals with ASD to communicate effectively using AI-driven visual and auditory tools.
• Support emotional regulation with real-time mood tracking and personalized intervention strategies.
• Improve executive functioning through structured task management and positive reinforcement.
• Ensure safety using GPS tracking, geofencing, and SOS alerts for caregivers.
Results Achieved:
• Successful prototype development of AutismBot, now in advanced testing phases.
• Clinical validation demonstrating significant improvement in communication and behavior management.
• Positive feedback from caregivers and ASD individuals, highlighting ease of use and real-world applicability.

Impact Generated:
AutismBot represents a paradigm shift in autism intervention, making ASD support more accessible, scalable, and data-driven. By leveraging AI and wearable technology, this project empowers ASD individuals, eases caregiver burden, and advances Saudi Vision 2030 for global digital health leadership. Winning the WSIS 2025 Prize will accelerate AutismBot’s global adoption, transforming millions of lives.

Currently, smartwatch and phone apps are in English, Arabic and Chinese languages and will be translated to all languages ensuring cultural adaptability.

https://autismbot-watch.com/#/home

• International

• Youth
• Women
• Indigenous and nomadic peoples
• People with disabilities
• The unemployed
• The poor
• Migrants
• Refugees and internally displaced people
• Remote and rural communities
• Adolescent
• Adult
• Children between 5 and 12

Currently, apps are in english and chinese languages and will be translated to all languages ensuring cultural adaptability.

The AutismBot Project sustainability is anchored in four key areas: financial and commercial viability, social and technological resilience, environmental and ethical considerations, and long-term global impact.

1. Social and Technological Sustainability
• AI-Driven Personalization: AutismBot utilizes machine learning to continuously refine interventions based on user interactions, ensuring its long-term relevance and effectiveness.
• Interdisciplinary Collaboration: The project maintains ongoing partnerships with clinicians, educators, and developers, integrating cutting-edge research and user feedback for continuous improvement.
2. Environmental and Ethical Considerations
• Ethical AI and Data Protection: AutismBot prioritizes user privacy, ethical AI governance, and compliance with global health data security standards, ensuring a trustworthy and responsible digital health solution.
3. Long-Term Global Impact
• Digital Inclusion: AutismBot bridges gaps in healthcare and education, providing accessible support for underserved ASD communities worldwide.
• Continuous Research & Development: The project is structured for long-term research partnerships, ensuring innovation and evidence-based improvements.
• Scalability & Replicability: AutismBot’s modular AI framework can be adapted for other neurodevelopmental disorders, including ADHD, addressing executive functioning challenges and expanding its impact.
4. Financial and Commercial Sustainability
• Hybrid Revenue Model: AutismBot follows a dual monetization strategy—offering free basic version for end users as well as direct purchases via iOS and Google Play Stores and subscription-based licensing for educational institutions and healthcare providers.
• Global Market Expansion: With 78 million individuals diagnosed with ASD worldwide, AutismBot is multilingual and culturally adaptable, facilitating international commercialization and distribution.

By leveraging AI-driven solutions, it empowers individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and their caregivers, reinforcing WSIS Action Lines in several impactful ways: 1. Bridging the Digital Divide (WSIS Action Line C3: Access to Information and Knowledge) • AutismBot eliminates barriers to communication and education by providing accessible, AI-driven interventions for individuals with ASD, ensuring they benefit from digital transformation. • Its multilingual and culturally adaptable design extends support to underserved and remote communities worldwide. 2. Empowering Vulnerable Groups (WSIS Action Line C4: Capacity Building) • The platform enhances digital literacy for ASD individuals, caregivers, educators, and healthcare professionals, equipping them with personalized digital tools to improve daily life. • Through AI-driven insights, AutismBot adapts to user needs, fostering self-reliance and skill development in ASD individuals. 3. Supporting E-Health and Digital Well-Being (WSIS Action Line C7: ICT Applications – E-Health) • AutismBot utilizes AI and cloud-based technology to provide real-time interventions, remote monitoring, and early detection of behavioral patterns, enhancing healthcare access and outcomes. • It integrates with wearable technology to deliver low-energy, eco-friendly digital health solutions. 4. Advancing Inclusive Education (WSIS Action Line C7: ICT Applications – E-Learning) • AutismBot supports educators and therapists with customized learning strategies, promoting inclusive education for ASD individuals. 5. Strengthening Ethical AI and Data Security (WSIS Action Line C5: Building Confidence and Security in ICTs) • The project prioritizes user privacy, ethical AI governance, and compliance with global data security standards, ensuring safe and responsible digital innovation. 6. Sustainable and Scalable Digital Solutions (WSIS Action Line C6: Enabling Environment)