# AI-Driven Art Toys MOMOTOY Debuts in the Us at Toy Fair New York By Kalin Ned | Published 2026-02-19 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aidriven-art-toys References: [prnewswire](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/momotoy-enters-us-market-at-toy-fair-new-york-advances-ai-driven-art-toy-platform-and-2026-retail-roadmap-302692402.html)  MOMOTOY, a creative platform that integrates artificial intelligence with original intellectual property and youth culture, has officially entered the United States market with its debut at [Toy Fair New York](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toy-fair-new-york-2026), where it showcased its portfolio of AI-driven art toys. At Toy Fair New York, attendees could witness MOMOTOY’s DUNDUN FAMILY, Pear-Us, The Seedverse, and The Soft Forest [Tales](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/globe-tales). The brand also unveiled the golden DUNDUN Hidden Figure, an object that had previously gained viral attention. At the show, MOMOTOY also launched its Global Young Artists Incubation Program, a three-tier initiative offering limited-edition reproductions, revenue-sharing co-creation projects, and scholarships to support emerging creators MOMOTOY’s AI-driven art toys are distinguished by their deep integration of emotion recognition, voice interaction, and affective computing technologies. The products can reportedly sense user emotions, respond to voice commands, engage in multi-language conversations, and even offer features like voice cloning and character customization to create personalized, emotionally resonant companions. Image Credit: MOMOTOY ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 8.1/10 - Popularity: 86% | Activity: 92% | Freshness: 66% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha - Top markets: North America, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **AI-personalized Playmates:** Emerging toys that use voice cloning and customization to create unique, persistent play personalities capable of evolving with individual users. - **Emotionally Responsive Toys:** Products embedding emotion recognition and affective computing to adapt interactions based on real-time user moods and social cues. - **Creator-coordinated Toy Economies:** Platforms combining revenue-sharing, limited editions, and artist incubation to reshape value capture and community-driven IP creation. ### Who This Affects Most - **Toy Manufacturing:** Hardware and software convergence within manufacturing workflows enabling smart, conversational products that redefine safety, compliance, and personalization standards. - **Educational Technology:** Adaptive, emotionally aware companions that could augment language learning, socio-emotional skill development, and individualized tutoring for young learners. - **Entertainment and IP Licensing:** Brand ecosystems centered on AI-enabled characters that open new models for serialized content, collectible monetization, and cross-media storytelling. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [AI-Enhanced Play Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aienhanced-play-experiences.md) - [Portable AI Emotional Companions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-emotional-companion.md) - [Chinese Toy Company Debuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-york-toy-fair.md) - [Programmable Robot Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-robots.md) - [Interactive AI-Connected Flower Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folotoy-ai-sunflower.md) - [AI-Powered Plush Teddies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-teddy-kumma.md) - [Collectible Message Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/momiji-x-tomy.md) - [Interactive Toy Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toypal.md) - [Family-Friendly AI Shopping Assistants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/duckymaze.md)