These tech toy gift ideas showcase the amazing intersection between technology and play, as well as integrations working to better introduce children to the STEM field.
Designed by PlayShifu, the Plugo is an AR-focused educational toy that is meant to introduce children to the STEM field. While plenty of toys manage to achieve the same feat, the Plugo stands apart as it uses AR to be more immersive to children, while also leveraging the technology to enhance children's mental development through the system. The education tech toy relies on various kits to offer experiences with each kit incorporating learning and physical development in a digital age.
Also featured in this list is the '6DoF Blaster,' an AR toy that incorporates a smartphone for a fully immersive experience. The name is a reference to its capabilities as the '6DoF Blaster' allows for six-degrees of freedom in a space that becomes a virtual battlefield.
45 Tech Toy Gift Ideas
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Connected Puzzle Desk Toys
The GoCube Infuses a Classic Toy with Cutting-Edge Technology
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Screen-Free Activity Toys
The 'Story Ball' Helps Children Develop Their Motor Skills
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Interactive Programming Toys
The 'KicoBox' Helps Anyone Get Started with Coding
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VR Cooking Toys
'4D Chef' Shares Interactive Recipes in Augmented and Virtual Reality
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Emotional Communication Toys
The 'AMICA' Smart Toy Helps Children with Autism Learn About Feelings
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Interactive Child Companion Toys
'Lummee' Helps Kids Get to Sleep, Wake Up and Enjoy Music
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Hungry Dinosaur Toys
Hasbro's FurReal Munchin' Rex Eats Plastic Broccoli and Cookie Toys
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DIY AI Robot Kits
The Smartibot Kit Demystifies AI by Turning It into a Do-it-Yourself Toy
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Intergalactic Franchise Robot Toys
The Star Wars furReal Ultimate Co-Pilot Chewie is Interactive
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Augmented Reality Blasters
Merge Labs Debuted a New AR Blaster that Brings VR Games to Life
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App-Inspired Worm Toys
These Bonkers Toys Collectibles Offer a Tangible Version of Slither.io
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Screenless Coding-Teaching Toys
The MangoBot Toy Helps Children Three and Up Learn STEM Skills
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Gesture-Responsive Robotic Toys
DTing Creates Toys and Robots That are Controlled by a Wrist Band
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Musical Pod Toys
Fisher-Price's 'Think & Learn Rocktopus' Lets Kids Mix and Match Sounds
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Practical Programming Kits
Makeblock's Neuron Explorer Kit Teaches Apple's Programming Language
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Multifunctional Humanoid Robot Toys
The LewanSoul H3S 16DOF Robot Boasts an All-Metal Construction
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Reactive Dinosaur Robots
The Jurassic World Toys Alpha Training Blue Robot is Interactive
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Interactive Smart Plush Toys
'Octobo' Enhances Learning for Children Aged Zero to Seven
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AI-Powered Robotic Pets
Sony's Aibo Robot Dog Acts Like a Real Living House Pet
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AI-Powered Cardboard Robots
Smartibot is a DIY Cardboard Robot That Uses Artificial Intelligence
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Voice-Controlled Storytelling Games
LEGO Duplos Stories Feature Digital and Physical Play
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Educational Changemaker Kits
littleBits' Inventor Kits Inspire Kids to Change the World with STEM
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Kid-focused AR Gaming Toys
Plugo is an Educational AR Gaming System Introducing STEM to Kids
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Gesture-Controlled Air Toys
The SpinMaster Supernova Does Away with the Remote Control System
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Connected Cube Games
The GoCube is a Smart Reimagining of the Rubik's Cube
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Robot Mascot Toys
SoftBank is Introducing a Robot Plush Toy Version of Pepper the Robot
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LEGO-Focused Kids Games
LEGO's Partnerhsip with Tencent Will Allow LEGO Licensed Games in China
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Powerful Humanoid Battle Toys
'Super Anthony' is a Champion Fighting Robot
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Screenless STEM Toys
Robotix's Taco Playbits is a Tangible Toy That Teaches Coding to Kids
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Educational Dancing Robots
The New Kamigami Educational Robots Hope to Teach Basic Coding to Kids
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Mythical Girl-Focused Robots
The JIMU Robot Mythical Series: UnicornBot Kit is Highly Customizable
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Interactive Digital Playmats
Microsoft's Project Zanzibar Brings All Objects into a Digital Space
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Social STEM Robots
KD Group's 'My Loopy' Uses AI and Sensors to Interact with Kids
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Robotic Puppy Toys
Spin Master's Zoomer Playful Pup Can Perform More Than 20 Tricks
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Anti-Abuse Tortoise Robots
The 'Shelly' Robot Teaches Kids to Be Gentle with a Robot Companion
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Intelligent Voice-Controlled Toys
CogniToys' 'Scout' is a Toy That Plays, Jokes and Chats
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Responsive Anime Robots
The 'HelloPika' Pikachu Talking Robot Toy is Interactive
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Voice-Enabled AI Robots
Vector by Anki is an Assistive Home Robot That Hears, Sees, Feels & Reacts
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Lizard-Inspired Robot Toys
The Silverlit Robo Chameleon Captures Objects Using its Tongue
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Cardboard Gaming Kits
Nintendo Labo Introduces DIY Kits for the Nintendo Switch
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Low-Cost DIY Robot Kits
The UBTECH JIMU Robot BuilderBots Series: Overdrive Kit is Interactive
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Digitized Smart Building Blocks
Tinkamo Encourages Imagination & Teaches Kids to Code
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AR Car Playsets
The Hot Wheels AR App is Bringing Modern Tech to Classic Kids' Toys
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Affectionate Animalistic Robots
The WowWee Alive Cubs Let Kids Adopt a Tiger Cub
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Cubic AR Toys
PleIQ Combines Tangible Cube Toys with Augmented Reality Interactions
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Sci-Fi-Honoring Toy Puzzle Books
LEGO and Star Wars Unveils the Force of Creativity Book
Gamified XR Vacuuming Apps
'Spatial Vacuuming' Makes Home Cleaning Engaging and Rewarding
AI-Powered Toy Attachments
The App-Paired ToyPal One Brings Soft Toys to Life for Screen-Free Fun
AI-Powered Augmented Reality Glasses
The Rokid Max 2 AR Glasses Have a 1080p Resolution
All-in-One AR Glasses
The 'Limicross Alpha' Augmented Reality Android Glasses are Ultra-Advanced
Kid-Friendly 3D Printers
The Kidoodle MiniBox A1 Bolsters Creativity & STEM Learning
Ultralight Wire-Free AR Glasses
The INMO Air2 Wireless AR Glasses Offers an Immersive Experience
Handheld Gaming Laptop Designs
The Conceptual Compal Rover Play Has a Two-in-One Design
Interactive Pixel Plushies
Eolo Toys' Pixel Hugs are Cuddly Plushes Enhanced with Tech Features
Adorable AI Conversational Toys
FoloToys Use AI To Offer Love, Entertainment, and Learning
Talkative AI Toys
Bubblepal is a World-First Interactive Talking Toy Based on AIGC Technology
Child-Focused Mixed Reality Headsets
The Conceptual 'Edi' Mixed Reality Headset is Safety-Focused
Groundbreaking AR Posters
Wall's Out-of-Home Ads Make AR Experiences Unmissable with WinDOOH Tech
Lego-Centric Apps
The 'Brick My World' App Turns Reality into LEGO Creations
Educational Climate Change Toys
The 'Habitat' Educational Toy Brick Sets Come in Two Options
AI-Enhanced Phone-Free Devices
Terra AI is a Compass Device by Modem Works and Panter & Tourron
Eco-Friendly Racing Toys
VTech's Turbo Edge Riders Inspires Racing and Recycling
Novel AI-Generated Product Designs
Arcade Introduced a Transformative AI Product Creation Platform
AI-Powered Choose-Your-Own Adventure Books
Playbrary GPT Merges Literature with Gaming
Film-Inspired AI-Powered Robots
The Doly Robot is Inspired by Wall-E and Rests on the Tabletop
Interactive Early Education Toys
Tokidos PlayCubes Have a Screen-Free Design
GenAI Storybook Illustrators
Storybooks Turns Kids' Beloved Toys into Main Characters
Playful Entrepreneurial Metaverses
e.l.f. UP! on Roblox Helps Gen Z & Gen Alpha Build Skills
Spatial Computing Glasses
Rokid's AR Lite Device is Intuitive, Comfortable and Wearable
Virtual Holiday Shopping Experiences
Amazon Introduces a New Holiday Shop with 3D Technology
Vacuum-Tracking AR Apps
This App Detects Areas Of the Floor That Were Missed During Vacuuming
Augmented Reality Cleaning Innovation
AR Check Offers Automated Cleaning with AR
AI-Connected Sports Glasses
The QIDI Vida AR HUD Display is Built for Active Lifestyles
Educational Exploration Binoculars
The Conceptual 'BINO' Mixed Reality Device Works in Many Ways
Classroom-Ready AR Eyewear
The Adventure Whale AR Glasses by SHS Shih are Child-Focused
Buildable Marble Mazes
The LEGO Magic Maze is a Challenging, Skill-Building Tabletop Game
Introductory STEM Toy Sets
The Zig & Go from Djeco Combines Music and Forces in an Educational Toy
Kids' Interactive Sensory Toys
Storypods Debuts Interactive and Multisensory Toys
Handheld Gaming Console Concepts
Alex Casabo Designs the Playfusion Console Concept
Aftermarket Automation Blind Controllers
The Arpobot Smart Shade Elegantly Adds in Connectivity
Physical Metaverse Merchandise Stores
Roblox will Sell Physical Goods with Shopify
AI-Enhanced STEM Toys
The Kidx Classbox Fuses Montessori Methods with NFC Tech & AI
Playful Restaurant Pop-Ups
The Play-Doh Restaurant of Imagination Turns Kids' Creations Edible
AI-Powered Plushies
Curio and Grimes are Collaborating on Artificial Intelligence Toys
Multi-Sensory Education Devices
The Conceptual 'Squashy' VR Education Device Has a Tactile Form
Engaging Musical Humanoid Toys
The 'musicBOT' Toy Robot Concept Plays Music in an Interactive Way
Space-Exploring STEAM Toys
LeapFrog's Magic Adventures™ Line Arrives for Kids Five and Up
Family-Friendly Interactive Museums
LEGO's Superpower Studios is Devoted to Hands-On Play
Digital Magnetic Toy Models
The Tenki Spliced Magnetic Attraction Toy is Educational
Grocery-Carrying Robot Assistants
Toyota Introduces a Punyo, an Adorable Robot Companion
AR Headset Handheld Consoles
The TECNO Pocket Go Works with the AR Pocket Vision Headset
Interactive Gaming Phone Cases
Bitmo Lab Introduces the Protective GameBaby Transformative Case
Social Media-Free Flip Phones
The HMD Barbie Phone Fuses Nostalgic Style with Digital Wellness
Remote Pet Toys
Enabot's ROLA PetPal Features AI-Enabled Pet Recognition
Playful AI Tools
Morrama Releases Concept Collection of AI Tools for Children's Mental Health
Interactive Play Experiences
LEGO's Superpower Academy Connects Families with the Power of Play
Bear-shaped Bluetooth Speakers
The Iconic BEARBRICK Collectible Toy is Now a Functional Speaker
Autonomous Vehicle Kits
This Kit Teaches Kids How AI is Changing Transportation Dynamics
AI-Backed Family Toys
Mego Toys Showcases the New 2XL Cobot, an Interactive AI Toy for Kids
Sustainability-Oriented Kids Toys
Learning Resources Unveils a New Sustainable Toy Capsule
AI-Powered Desktop Robots
The 'Doly' Companion Robot is Advanced and Educational
Platform-Generating AI Tools
Sutro Debuts a New AI-Powered App Designer for Web, iOS, and Android
Playful AI Companions
Snorble Supports Social-Emotional Development & Educational Advancement
Memory-Making AR Experiences
Rokid Celebrated Dads This Father's Day with AR & AI
Experiment-Based Playsets
Moose Toys' Beast Lab Reinvigorates Action Figure Category
Luxury AR Packaging Solutions
Mytheresa Released App-Controlled Innovative Product Packagings
Phygital Fairy Toys
The HOLOBRITE Pixie Lantern Mixes Physical and Digital Play
AI-Powered Toy Cars
Rocar is an Interactive Ride-On Robot Car for Kids Ages Two to Six
Gen Alpha Creativity Workshops
The LEGO Group Launched Free Creativity Workshops for Ages 6-12
Immersive AI Wellness Avatar Experiences
Tomo is an AI Spiritual and Mental Guidance Experience
Programming Code-Powered Toy Cars
The 'Zerone 2' Teaches Kids Programming Basics in a Fun Way
Holographic Health Concierges
Immertia Created an AR Assistant for One A Day's Packaging
Forest-Inspired Screenless Toys
Boogie Board Launched the Sketch Pals Forest Friends Line
AR Piano Previews
Roland AR Helps Shoppers Find the Right Piano with Augmented Reality
Fuzzy Musical Collectibles
Furblets are Interactive Toys That Introduce Furby to a New Generation
Kid-Friendly Telescopes
The LeapFrog Magic Adventures Telescope Shares Images Taken by NASA
Unplugged Coding Robots
ALUX's VINU is a CES 2024 Innovation Award Honoree
Brick Builder Community Apps
The LEGO Play App Provides a Kid-Safe Space for Builders of All Ages
Bear-Themed Audio Devices
RINARO Launches a New BE@RBRICK-Themed Speaker Collaboration
AR Watch Try-Ons
Perfect Corp. and TIMEZ Created a Digital Experience for Luxury Watch Shopping
Dream-Centric Toy Guides
The LEGO Group Calls Attention to Its Dream Crafting Concept
AR-Powered Furniture Lenses
Google Search Now Supports AR-Based Ikea Furniture Try Outs
Colorful Kid's Toy Lines
Battat and Walmart Introduce a Line of Preschool and Pretend Play Toys
Immersive EdTech Platforms
Discovery Education's Sandbox AR Platform Surpassed 1 Million Downloads
Personalized AI Stories
Magic Bookshelf Places Your Child at the Center of Personalized Adventures
Smart Sensory Toys
Peel&Play Has Interlocking Pieces That Can Be Peeled & Rebuilt
Multifunctional Game Sets
The 'LEGO' Group is Merging Physical and Digital Play
90s Toy Holiday Trees
Furbtrees are Introducing the Next Generation of Furby Across the UK
Visually Impaired Puzzle Blocks
LEGO Presents Braille Bricks for an Inclusive Playing
Portable Holographic Displays
Looking Glass Go Shares Memories as 3D Holograms, Not Photos
Cognitive Toy Subscriptions
Lovevery is a Subscription that Delivers Developmental Toys to Kids
Virtual Reality Gameplay Chairs
The New Roto VR Explorer Chair Rotates with Virtual Movement
Mechanical Kinetic Motion Toys
Mezmoglobe's Luna is its Latest Complex Kinetic Desk Toy
Digital Professional VR Headsets
This Office VR Headset Concept by Simon Ljungblahd is Intuitive
Virtual Community Kitchens
Mission: Hunger Helps Kids Solve Real-World Hunger Through Play
Gamified Children's Care Products
DEEEZ Developed Interactive Games for the BabyFirst Brand
Multidisciplinary Interactive Robots
Igor Jankovic Creates the Sipro Intelligent Social Robot
Reprogrammable Robot Companions
Quarky Teaches Kids AI, Robotics and Programming Through Play
Insect Habitat Toys
Smart Lab Toys' Insect Inspector Lab Bug Playground Encourages STEM Learning
AR Driving Games
Dodge Created an Augmented Reality Driving Game Targeting Younger Drivers
Dynamic Immersive Play Museums
LEGO Group Presents the Superhero Studios Initiative in Paris
Multi-Sensory Play Experiences
Plush Toy 'MediTATE' Promotes Kids' Mindfulness
Modular Gaming Controller Concepts
The Lifil Multiverse Controller by Diego Perez Rogé is Advanced
Play-Inspiring Workshops
LEGO is Sharing a Free Workshop Series Featuring Renowned Creatives
Bilingual Baby Toys
Bebé Fuerte Explores Movement as Play
DIY Robotics Toys
The WindBots from Thames & Kosmos are Intricate Learning Toys
VR Track Racing Games
Micro Machines: Mini Challenge Mayhem Pushes Virtual Cars to the Limits
Gamified Digital Learning Platforms
Khired Kids Teaches Children Robotics, Coding, and More
Braille Building Blocks
LEGO's Play with Braille Bricks Teach Kids with Visual Impairments to Read
STEM Education Classroom Robots
The Sphero BOLT+ Works in Three Programming Modes
Transformer Robots-Powered STEAM Education
Wefaa Robotics Recently Secured Seed Funding
AR-Enabled Advent Calendars
The Lindt TEDDY Augmented Reality Advent Calendar is Interactive
Gamified Silicone Toys
The 'KULBUTOO' is a Fidget Toy that Uses Physics to Entertain Users
Video Game-Inspired Outdoor Play
ROXs is Getting Kids Outdoors
Gesture-Controlled Apps
Spatial Touch Lets Users Navigate Tech With Their Fingers
VR Buildable Biome Games
LEGO Bricktales is an Immersive Adventure Puzzle Game
Child-Friendly AI Learning Companions
The Fluffles are AI Friends for Kids That Promote Learning
Socially Adept Gaming Robots
This Robot Offers Companionship & Conversation to Lonely Gamers
Robot Character Digital Games
Sony Introduces the New Astro Bot Adventure Game
Gender-Neutral Stroller Toys
Hart & Hero's Herotron Challenges the Gender Play Gap
AR 3D Model Apps
Arrea is an AR app for iPhone That Lets Users Explore Augmented Reality
Family-Friendly Survival Games
Lego Debuts a New Fortnite Survival Crafting Game
Autism Awareness Tech Products
TORRAS Presents its COOLiFY Cyber Product in New Campaign
Donut-Making AR Trainings
Chewco Mochi Donut Provides Immersive Training Experiences
Functional Gaming Toys
Nintendo's Latest Gashapon Toys Can be Added as Controller Parts
Life-Sized Toy Construction Sets
The Funphix' 'Standard' is an Educational Outdoor Playset
Child-Friendly AI Doodles
Dodoboo Uses AI to Turn a Child's Doodles into Art
AR-Powered Brand Experiences
Marcolin Debuts an AR Experience for Employees and Customers
Gamified Children's Productivity Apps
Kangaroutine Helps Kids Who Struggle with Routines
Custom AI Learning Stories
LearningStory Creates AI Topic-Based Stories to Engage Young Learners
AI-Powered Drawing game
Doodle Play Tasks Players to Use Strategy and Imagination
Learning-Focused Robotics Toys
The Robots In Motion Building Set Ignites STEM Interest in Youth
Immersive Fighting Math Games
Karate Math Dojo Combines Fighting with Learning
Evolving Robot Dog Companions
The Petoi Bittle x is an Interactive Small Robot Pet
Phone-Style Counting Toys
Leapfrog's Chat & Count Emoji Phone Mimics a Real Phone to Teach Numbers
AR-Powered Architecture Apps
'PLNAR' Helps Users Plan Home Development with AR Augmentation
Introductory Connected Device Kits
Arduino's Plug and Make Kit Supports Beginner-Level Projects
Light-Powered Racing Toys
Light’n Race Uses and Teaches Fundamental Physics Principles
Virtual STEM Fieldtrips
Panasonic, Katie Ledecky & Discovery Education Spotlight STEM Innovations
AI-Powered Children's Storytelling
Pico Library Uses AI to Create and Read Stories for Your Child
Holographic Video Game Characters
Proto Uses ProtoHologram to Create a Digital Mario
Augmented Reality Microscope Prototypes
Google Prototypes an ARM with the Department of Defense
Lighthearted Mobile Shooter Games
Mech Shooter Game Little Big Robots Launches on Mobile
Alien-Hunting AR Games
Google and Taito Release a Pokémon-Style AR Game with Aliens
AR Ruler Apps
This App Uses AR to Measure Any Distance with One's Phone