The Giggle concept began in February 2004. We assembled a team of technicians including the clinical engineering team at Sydney Children's Hospital and in mid-2004 we debuted a Giggle prototype.

The reception received assured us that the Giggle project would mark a huge advancement for Camp Quality's profile as a provider of fun therapy in a unique and creative manner.

Working with the expertise of Earle Emanuel and Ausbots Pty Ltd we were able to produce a robot that did not conflict with hospital frequencies and conformed to Australian standards. Giggle was trialled in Sydney during the second half of 2005. Our first Giggle operator was hired and Giggle began his regular visits to Westmead and Sydney Children's Hospitals in February 2006.

Giggle was a huge success; he was loved by staff, parents and kids. But the kids maybe loved him a little too much, and one could say he was literally loved to death.

We learnt we needed a much stronger robot to stand up to hugs and kisses the kids bestowed upon him. So we went back to the design stage.

In 2008 Camp Quality joined with IMAGE FX. IMAGE FX is a Sydney-based company that usually designs physical effects such as snow, wind, fire and explosions for the Australian film and television industry - just the people to build CQ a hug-proof, kiss-proof Giggle.

Giggle is now roaming hospitals in Sydney, Canberra, Brisbane, and will be in Victoria, South Australia, and Western Australia in 2009.

Our sincere thanks goes to all who have been on the Giggle journey. Without your hard work and support, Giggle would not be out there putting big smiles on little faces.