Guangdong accelerates AI development of toy manufacturing

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Guangdong, a leading toy production hub in China, is actively advancing the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into the toy manufacturing industry, leveraging its robust industrial foundation to drive innovation and upgrade product offerings.

Key Highlights of AI Toy Development

AI toys emerging from Guangdong’s manufacturing sector boast four core features:

  • Human-machine interaction: Enabling real-time engagement between users and toys, enhancing interactive experience.
  • Diverse product forms: Covering a wide range of types including robotic dogs, AI plush toys, and interactive companions like Ropet, BubblePal, CocoMate, and Fuzozo.
  • Varied application scenarios: Suitable for exhibitions, in-store interactions, and home use, catering to different usage needs.
  • Broad target audience: Appealing primarily to children while attracting toy enthusiasts and tech lovers across age groups.

Industry Events and Enterprise Practices

  • 24th Shantou-Chenghai International Toys & Gifts Fair (Oct. 23, 2025): Showcased innovative AI toys such as robotic dogs and AI plush toys. Visitors watch robotic dog performance at Shantou-Chenghai Toys Fair AI plush toys at 24th Shantou-Chenghai International Toys & Gifts Fair AI dogs on display at Shantou-Chenghai Toys Fair

  • Haivivi’s Technological Innovation: The Shenzhen-based toy company has developed a series of AI toys including BubblePal and CocoMate. Its headquarters features R&D teams dedicated to optimizing AI functions, and conducts product promotion through livestreaming, with some products offered at a price of ¥999 with trial services and lifetime membership benefits. Li Yong tests AI toy CocoMate at Haivivi headquarters Child interacts with AI toy BubblePal at Haivivi Livestreamer promotes AI toys at Haivivi headquarters AI toys on display at Haivivi headquarters Developers work at Haivivi headquarters

  • inno100 Flagship Store (Shenzhen): Launched popular AI toys like Ropet and Fuzozo, allowing children to experience immersive interaction with AI products (Dec. 21, 2025). Child interacts with AI toy Ropet at inno100 flagship store Child interacts with AI toy Fuzozo at inno100 flagship store

Product Information Snippets

  • Cyber Dog (赛博科技): Model BG2544 (white), Model BG1544 (gray/orange/white)
  • AI Companion Robot: Priced at ¥2180, featuring electronic interaction functions
  • Limited Edition Nai Long AI Toy: Special customized model with interactive features

Development Drivers

Guangdong’s accelerated AI development in toy manufacturing is rooted in its strong industrial advantages, including a complete supply chain, mature manufacturing capabilities, and continuous investment in technological R&D. By integrating AI technology, traditional toy products are transformed into intelligent, interactive items, injecting new vitality into the industry and enhancing market competitiveness.

(All images and related information are sourced from Xinhua News Agency. Image credits: Xinhua/Xiao Ennan, Xinhua/Mao Siqian, Xinhua/Huo Siying)

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