On December 21, a child interacted with the AI toy Ropet at the global innovation flagship store inno100 in Shenzhen. As the world's largest toy producer and exporter, China is demonstrating formidable industrial integration capabilities and innovative vitality amidst the AI wave. Industrial clusters, represented by regions like Guangdong, are leveraging their industrial strengths to accelerate the upgrade from "manufacturing" to "smart manufacturing."

Since 2025, toys integrating intelligent elements have been successively launched and are selling rapidly. A clear trend of "mutual pursuit" is evident, with toy manufacturers embracing AI and technology companies accelerating their support. Compared to traditional toys, AI toys are equipped with large language models and utilize technologies like facial recognition, expression analysis, gesture recognition, tactile perception and feedback, and emotion analysis. This enables natural, diverse interaction and feedback between the toy and the user, providing personalized learning and entertainment experiences.

Compared to other AI terminals, AI toys possess advantages such as strong human-machine interactivity, diverse toy product forms, varied application scenarios, and a broad target demographic. They have become the "new favorite" under the development of the "companionship economy."