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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Gamified XR Vacuuming Apps
'Spatial Vacuuming' Makes Home Cleaning Engaging and Rewarding
Aquatic Amphibian Children's Toys
The Conceptual 'Tacos Frog' Helps Kids Learn About Ecosystems
Ultralight Wire-Free AR Glasses
The INMO Air2 Wireless AR Glasses Offers an Immersive Experience
Interactive Arcade Storefronts
JD & Snap London Created an AR Storefront for Christmas
Interactive Pixel Plushies
Eolo Toys' Pixel Hugs are Cuddly Plushes Enhanced with Tech Features
AI-Powered Chess Boards
The 'GoChess' Robotic Chess Board Offers Real-Time Coaching
Child-Focused Mixed Reality Headsets
The Conceptual 'Edi' Mixed Reality Headset is Safety-Focused
Color-In Photo Cameras
The 'Potto' Toy Camera Concept Encourages Kids to Color in Prints
Wearable Robotic Limb Systems
The JIZAI ARMS Robotic Limb System Has Up to Six Arms
Interactive AI Jewelry
Perfect Corp. & REZA Offer an Immersive Digital Try-On Experience
Eco-Friendly Racing Toys
VTech's Turbo Edge Riders Inspires Racing and Recycling
Adorable AI Conversational Toys
FoloToys Use AI To Offer Love, Entertainment, and Learning
Film-Inspired AI-Powered Robots
The Doly Robot is Inspired by Wall-E and Rests on the Tabletop
Creative STEM-Based Toys
JitteryGit's Educational STEM Toys Foster Creativity in Kids
Phygital To-Do List Devices
The Conceptual 'PRESS' Task Device Helps Users Focus
Mars Rover Toy Models
The LEGO Technic NASA Mars Rover Perseverance Arrives June 1
Educational Climate Change Toys
The 'Habitat' Educational Toy Brick Sets Come in Two Options
Technical Education Car Toys
The Conceptual 'GoCar' Helps Kids Learn to Code Autonomous Vehicles
AR-Powered Eye Training Devices
The Conceptual E-YES Amblyopia Trainer Strengthens the Eyes
Fully Autonomous AI Masseurs
Robosculptor is a System for Aesthetic Body Contouring
Playful Entrepreneurial Metaverses
e.l.f. UP! on Roblox Helps Gen Z & Gen Alpha Build Skills
AI-Enhanced Phone-Free Devices
Terra AI is a Compass Device by Modem Works and Panter & Tourron
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
Educational Exploration Binoculars
The Conceptual 'BINO' Mixed Reality Device Works in Many Ways
Screen-Projecting AR Glasses
These Glasses Generate Virtual Displays In Front Of Your Eyes
Classroom-Ready AR Eyewear
The Adventure Whale AR Glasses by SHS Shih are Child-Focused
Sustainable Sensorial Play Pads
The Stokke PlayPad by Marius Kindler Adapts to Growing Children
Introductory STEM Toy Sets
The Zig & Go from Djeco Combines Music and Forces in an Educational Toy
Playful Coding Pets
Pyxel Helps Kids Program Actions, Expressions, Tricks & Sounds
Children's STEM Subscription Boxes
The ENGINO® STEM CLUB Subscription Box Promotes Learning
Aftermarket Automation Blind Controllers
The Arpobot Smart Shade Elegantly Adds in Connectivity
Touch-Reactive VR Experiences
Presence In Bed by Annabelle Schneider Blurs Phygital Worlds
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
Augmented Reality Stores
Zero10 is Debuting Its AR Store Prototype at Viva Technology in Paris
Space-Exploring STEAM Toys
LeapFrog's Magic Adventures™ Line Arrives for Kids Five and Up
Miniature Air Purifier Robots
Sang il Shin Designs the Small PLANI Robot Concept
Introductory IoT Tech Kits
The Arduino IoT Bundle Teaches Users About DIY Tech Projects
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-Enhanced Design Processes
Puma Improves Its Manufacturing Practices with ARsenal by CGTrader
AR Headset Handheld Consoles
The TECNO Pocket Go Works with the AR Pocket Vision Headset
Digital Content-Connected Aromatics
Aromajoin Unveils the New Aroma Shooter During CES 2023
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
DIY AR-Functioned Monocle Clip-Ons
Brilliant Labs Unveils a New Augmented Reality Monocle
Diminutive Quadruped Robots
This AI-Powered Robot Boasts a Highly Versatile Robotic Arm
Platform-Generating AI Tools
Sutro Debuts a New AI-Powered App Designer for Web, iOS, and Android
AI-Powered Desktop Robots
The 'Doly' Companion Robot is Advanced and Educational
Storytelling Projector Toys
Moonlite Projects Stories With Added Music and Sounds
Experiment-Based Playsets
Moose Toys' Beast Lab Reinvigorates Action Figure Category
Solar-Powered Rover Kits
4M's 'Solar Rover Kit' Educates Kids About the Power of Green Science
Interactive Response Robot Toys
The Star Wars Chatter Back Chopper Has More Than 40 Responses
AI-Powered Toy Cars
Rocar is an Interactive Ride-On Robot Car for Kids Ages Two to Six
Immersive AI Wellness Avatar Experiences
Tomo is an AI Spiritual and Mental Guidance Experience
Gen Alpha Creativity Workshops
The LEGO Group Launched Free Creativity Workshops for Ages 6-12
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
Augmented Reality Projection Laptops
Sightful Presents Spacetop, a Screenless Projecting Laptop
Modular Robotics Kits
ioCube Fuses the Simplicity of Building Blocks with Advanced Circuitry
Fuzzy Musical Collectibles
Furblets are Interactive Toys That Introduce Furby to a New Generation
Healthy Lifestyle VR Headsets
The Conceptual 'Portalverse' VR Headset Makes Fitness More Fun
Kid-Friendly Telescopes
The LeapFrog Magic Adventures Telescope Shares Images Taken by NASA
Color-Blasting AR Games
Samsung's Can You Beat the Box is an Exclusive Digital Game
STEM Holiday Shops
CircuitMess' Holiday Gift Shop Has Presents That Teach Coding & Creative Design
Art-Focused STEAM Kits
Robot in a Can Helps Build STEAM Skills Through Art and Design Education
Pixelated Tile Toy Sets
The 'VOXART' Click Tile Construction Set is Easy to Build and Customize
Unplugged Coding Robots
ALUX's VINU is a CES 2024 Innovation Award Honoree
Interactive Phygital Hoodies
Beyond's Phygital Fashion Capsule Can Be Tried on with AR
App-Enabled Party Games
Twister Air Takes a Digitized Approach to the Classic Pastime
AR-Powered Furniture Lenses
Google Search Now Supports AR-Based Ikea Furniture Try Outs
Shapeshifting Game Controllers
The RODO Game Controller by Duhan Oben Kayman is a Unique Concept
Democratic Digital Artwork Apps
The 'ArtzMe' App Makes Art Accessible to Everyone
Immersive EdTech Platforms
Discovery Education's Sandbox AR Platform Surpassed 1 Million Downloads
Coding Education Car Toys
The TPBot Smart Coding Car Works with Building Blocks
Smart Sensory Toys
Peel&Play Has Interlocking Pieces That Can Be Peeled & Rebuilt
AR Infrastructure Lenses
This Augmented Reality Lens Reveals Innovation Everywhere in NYC
Next-Gen Fuzzy Robot Toys
Hasbro is Introducing a New Furby for a New Generation
90s Toy Holiday Trees
Furbtrees are Introducing the Next Generation of Furby Across the UK
Gender-Neutral Stroller Toys
Hart & Hero's Herotron Challenges the Gender Play Gap
Visually Impaired Puzzle Blocks
LEGO Presents Braille Bricks for an Inclusive Playing
Cognitive Toy Subscriptions
Lovevery is a Subscription that Delivers Developmental Toys to Kids
Portable Holographic Displays
Looking Glass Go Shares Memories as 3D Holograms, Not Photos
AR-Fueled Musical Camera Apps
Minibeats by Artiphon Allows Users to Transform Their Movements
STEM Subscription Crates
KiwiCo's STEM Subscription Crates Equip Children with Valuable Skills
Kid-Targeted Holiday Bundles
Storypod Boasts Three Holiday Bundles for Kids
Mechanical Kinetic Motion Toys
Mezmoglobe's Luna is its Latest Complex Kinetic Desk Toy
Multidisciplinary Interactive Robots
Igor Jankovic Creates the Sipro Intelligent Social Robot
Reprogrammable Robot Companions
Quarky Teaches Kids AI, Robotics and Programming Through Play
AR Driving Games
Dodge Created an Augmented Reality Driving Game Targeting Younger Drivers
Insect Habitat Toys
Smart Lab Toys' Insect Inspector Lab Bug Playground Encourages STEM Learning
ASMR-Inspired Soothing Toys
These Sensory Motion Bubblers Visually Create Calm
VR-Powered ADHD Games
This VR Eye-Tracking Game Could Help with ADHD Diagnoses
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
Modular Gaming Controller Concepts
The Lifil Multiverse Controller by Diego Perez Rogé is Advanced
Dream-Inspired Building Toys
Lego Dreamzzz Encourages Kids to Build with Their Imagination
STEM Excavation Kits
Thames & Kosmos' 'Jurassic World Dinosaur Dig' Lets Kids Be a Paleontologist
AI Board Game Robots
SenseTime's AI-Powered Robot Helps Players Strategize
Origami-Inspired Playful Magnetic Blocks
Artur Tikhonenko Designs the Trido Building Blocks
No-Code AR Creators
Blippar's Platform Allows Users to Produce AR Content for AR Headsets
Multi-Position Smartphone Controllers
The 'Telegun' Smartphone Controller Works in Two Modes
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
Educational Programmable Robots
DJI's 'RoboMaster S1' Allows Kids to Program an Educational Robot
Video Game-Inspired Outdoor Play
ROXs is Getting Kids Outdoors
Space-Inspired Toy Collections
Stomp Rocket® Debuts the Space Collection at Target & Toy Retailers
Gesture-Controlled Apps
Spatial Touch Lets Users Navigate Tech With Their Fingers
STEM Education Robotic Arms
The Ozobot 'ORA' Robotic Arm Works with Python and Blockly
Earth-Honoring AR Games
Balenciaga Launches the Regenerative Agriculture Experience
VR Buildable Biome Games
LEGO Bricktales is an Immersive Adventure Puzzle Game
Socially Adept Gaming Robots
This Robot Offers Companionship & Conversation to Lonely Gamers
Industrial AR Headbands
The Rokid X-Craft 5G is Explosion-Proof and Ready for High-Risk Areas
Inclusive Children's Apps
Pok Pok Offers Culturally-Specific Content for Global Audiences
Family-Friendly Survival Games
Lego Debuts a New Fortnite Survival Crafting Game
Donut-Making AR Trainings
Chewco Mochi Donut Provides Immersive Training Experiences
Immersive Fighting Math Games
Karate Math Dojo Combines Fighting with Learning
Life-Sized Toy Construction Sets
The Funphix' 'Standard' is an Educational Outdoor Playset
AR-Powered Brand Experiences
Marcolin Debuts an AR Experience for Employees and Customers
X-Ray Vision Headsets
MIT Scientists are Working on a New X-AR Headset to See Through Objects
Africa-Themed STEM Crafts
Teni & Tayo Offers a Subscription Box of STEM Crafts Inspired by Africa
Child-Friendly AI Doodles
Dodoboo Uses AI to Turn a Child's Doodles into Art
Educational Martian Metaverse
The Museum of Science, Boston Created Mission: Mars on Roblox
Immersive Language Games
Noun Town Puts a Gamified Spin on Learning a New Language
Learning-Focused Robotics Toys
The Robots In Motion Building Set Ignites STEM Interest in Youth
Autism Awareness Tech Products
TORRAS Presents its COOLiFY Cyber Product in New Campaign
Phone-Style Counting Toys
Leapfrog's Chat & Count Emoji Phone Mimics a Real Phone to Teach Numbers
AR-Based Video Games
Graffity, Qualcomm, and Nreal Launch Two New Augmented Reality Games
AR-Powered Architecture Apps
'PLNAR' Helps Users Plan Home Development with AR Augmentation
Virtual STEM Fieldtrips
Panasonic, Katie Ledecky & Discovery Education Spotlight STEM Innovations
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