Shenzhen Floods Global Market with AI-Powered Toys
Shenzhen is churning the toys out as it celebrates 45 years since its 1980 designation as China’s first Special Economic Zone (SEZ).
Ropet is an AI-powered robotic pet designed to bring companionship and emotional connection into the home. It has a soft, warm exterior, and uses sensors for touch, vision, and audio to recognize faces, respond to emotions, and interact with users. Ropet supports conversation via ChatGPT integration, adapts its responses over time, and is marketed as a low-maintenance alternative to a traditional pet.
Shenzhen is churning the toys out as it celebrates 45 years since its 1980 designation as China’s first Special Economic Zone (SEZ).