Our story

Movement is how children learn the world.

PlayNect was born from a simple truth: a generation of children is growing up sitting still. We are building the platform that turns walls, floors, and rooms into living, learning environments.

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Neuroplasticity

Cross-modal play strengthens neural pathways during peak developmental years.

Why movement matters

Active children outperform sedentary peers academically, socially, emotionally.

Inclusive by design

Adaptive intensity and sensory profiles for every learner, every ability.

Vision

A childhood in motion.

We imagine a world where every classroom, every therapy room, and every play space is an immersive, adaptive learning environment — where children don't sit and watch, they jump in.

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Mission

Digitize physical education for every child.

We build the AI, the hardware, and the curriculum so educators and therapists can deliver world-class experiences — without writing a line of code.

Timeline

From spark to scale.

2025

The spark

The idea for PlayNect takes shape — turning every wall and floor into an immersive, AI-powered playground for children.

2026 · Q1

Prototype in build

A partial working prototype is live in our lab — core computer-vision tracking, projection mapping, and the first set of activities running end-to-end.

2026 · Q2

Going live

Final hardware integration and pilot-ready build. Launching with our first schools and partner centers in the coming days.

2026 →

Pilots & scale

Rolling out across K-12, special-needs centers and wellness spaces — followed by international expansion across MENA, SEA, EU and the Americas.

Founders

The minds behind PlayNect.

A creative technologist and a physician-innovator — united by a belief that children learn best when they move, play, and imagine.

Suman Lakkireddy

Suman Lakkireddy

Founder & Creator

Creator of PlayNect, focused on researching and building immersive experiences through visualization, storytelling, and technology. With over 12 years of experience in media, animation, and digital design, Suman specializes in crafting innovative and future-driven visual experiences.

Dr. Stephen Anand

Dr. Stephen Anand

Co-Founder

Physician, entrepreneur, and innovator passionate about transforming learning through movement, technology, and immersive experiences. As co-founder of PlayNect, he combines healthcare insight with interactive technology to create engaging solutions that promote physical activity, cognitive development, and inclusive learning for children of all abilities. With a background spanning medicine, digital health, and emerging tech, he is focused on building impactful experiences that shape the future of education and wellness.

The PlayNect team

Join the movement.

Schools, therapists, investors, partners — we're building this with you.