Less than 40 yuan, Shenzhen company puts large model into plush toy
A new wave of AI-powered plush toys is emerging, with hardware costs driven down to under $80 by integrating low-cost chips and communication modules. These toys leverage cloud-based AI models, primarily from Baidu Smart Cloud, for voice interaction, achieving end-to-end latency of around 1.3 seconds. While the hardware supply chain is established, the long-term user engagement remains a challenge, with many AI toys being discarded after a short period. AI
IMPACT Lowers the barrier to entry for AI-powered consumer hardware, but long-term user engagement remains a key challenge.