Toys that encourage physical play integrate a monitoring component for parents
Implications - The youth generation is more engaged with their devices than any generation before them. This creates concern among parents for their children's physical well being; as a response, toys that encourage physical play are integrating a monitoring component. The gamification component appeals to digital-age children, while tracking alleviates the concerns of parents.
Workshop Question - How can your product both solve a problem and educate customers?
Trend Themes
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Connected Play — Toys and games that incorporate digital connectivity through hardware or software for kids to play with, while opening up new opportunities for parents to monitor and engage with playtime.
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Augmented Reality (AR) — Innovations in AR technology that enable digital experiences blended with physical objects creating immersive, creative play and innovative educational opportunities.
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Physical Gamification — A combination of physical activities and gamification that make use of digital connectivity to encourage interactive play and healthy physical activity for children.
Industry Implications
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Toy Industry — Combining traditional toys with modern technology-driven solutions can create highly immersive play that maximizes children's physical and cognitive development.
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Fitness Industry — Wearable technology and gamification in workouts can create an immersive and fun environment to encourage healthy lifestyle habits.
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Education Industry — AR technology and other gamified learning experience can be integrated with traditional educational systems to create a more engaging and effective way of learning.
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Date Range:
Jan 17 — Apr 18
Trending:
Warm
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