Techniques for robotic control using profiles are disclosed. Cognitive state data for an individual is obtained. A cognitive state profile for the individual is learned using the cognitive state data that was obtained. Further cognitive state data for the individual is collected. The further cognitive state data is compared with the cognitive state profile. Stimuli are provided by a robot to the individual based on the comparing. The robot can be a smart toy. The cognitive state data can include facial image data for the individual. The further cognitive state data can include audio data for the individual. The audio data can be voice data. The voice data augments the cognitive state data. Cognitive state data for the individual is obtained using another robot. The cognitive state profile is updated based on input from either of the robots.