Playground.ai: The AI-Powered Study Companion for Teens Struggling with Focus

Playground.ai is an innovative AI-driven app designed for teenagers facing the common attention and focus challenges—not necessarily ADHD diagnosed. Primarily through natural, engaging voice interactions, it captures teens' attention and reignites their motivation to learn. The app seamlessly blends academic content with evidence-based behavioural support using Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) principles, while building essential cognitive skills to make studying more effective and enjoyable.

In Hong Kong's intensely competitive academic environment, a hidden crisis is affecting teens aged 10-18. Endless notifications, relentless exam pressure, and heavy reliance on memorization in subjects like humanities are eroding focus, leading to declining grades, waning motivation, and growing frustration. Parents often feel helpless: traditional tutoring is costly and hard to scale, classrooms can feel monotonous, and many apps either prioritise entertainment over depth or address mental health without improving academic performance.

Playground.ai is here to change that. We're pioneering a dedicated AI study companion tailored for teens with shorter attention spans. By leveraging intuitive voice-based interactions—like conversational guidance, real-time feedback, and gamified prompts—we grab and hold their attention in a way screens alone cannot, turning fleeting interest into sustained drive. This approach combines robust academic guidance with genuine psychological tools to make learning addictive, achievable, and affordable.

More than just another study app, Playground.ai is a movement to empower a generation overwhelmed by distractions—helping them unlock focus, confidence, and true potential. Join us in investing in a brighter future for Hong Kong's teens, transforming distracted students into focused, resilient high-achievers.

組長
Team Leader
張竹安
ZHANG Zhuan (HKU)

組員
Team Member
陳學明
CHAN Hok Ming Adeline (HKU)

院校顧問
Faculty Advisor
王湘文先生
Mr. Jonathan WONG (CUHK)

Website
https://playgroundai.hk