# Tech-Integrating Teddies The Cocolo Bear Interacts with Children Using a Built-in Smartphone Dock By Wes Walcott | Published 2012-11-09 | Updated 2012-11-11 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cocolo-bear1 References: [gizmodo](http://gizmodo.com/5958845/with-a-smartphone-dock-for-a-heart-this-teddy-bear-will-terrorize-your-kids) & [cube-works.co.jp](http://www.cube-works.co.jp/works/index_sub.html?/works/cocolobear/index.html) Following in the footsteps of the iconic Teddy Ruxpin talking animatronic toy from the 80s comes the Cocolo Bear -- a [stuffed animal with a smartphone dock](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/squeezeaway) built right into its chest. Developed by Japanese product manufacturer Cube-Works, this teddy bear is made with tech-savy toddlers in mind. As soon as you place an Android or iOS phone into the integrated smartphone dock, the bear comes to life. Sound activated technology causes the [teddy bear to move in sync](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/owlbear) with the voice coming from the phone. Although there's a [cute app that accompanies the toy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toypal), parents will likely enjoy entertaining/terrifying their children with custom pre-recorded messages. The Cocolo bear is expected to hit store shelves just in time for Christmas 2012 and will retail for around $60. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.0/10 - Popularity: 3% | Activity: 20% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Alpha, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Youth](https://www.trendhunter.com/youth) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Smart Toy Integration:** The integration of smartphones into stuffed animals provides a new way for children to interact with their toys. - **Sound-activated Technology:** The use of sound-activated technology in toys allows for a more immersive and interactive play experience. - **Customization and Personalization:** The ability to record and play custom messages on the teddy bear allows parents to personalize the toy for their children. ### Who This Affects Most - **Toy Manufacturing:** Toy manufacturers can explore opportunities to incorporate smartphone integration into their products, creating a new category of tech-infused toys. - **Mobile Technology:** The rise of smart toys opens up possibilities for mobile technology companies to develop specialized apps and software for interactive toy experiences. - **Childcare and Education:** The Cocolo Bear presents opportunities for childcare and education professionals to utilize interactive toys as teaching tools, enhancing learning experiences for young children. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [AI-Powered Teddy Bear Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tedi.md) - [Interactive Holiday Plush Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bearlieve-bear.md) - [Bear-shaped Bluetooth Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bearbrick-collectible-toy.md) - [Baby Decoder Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/q-bear.md) - [AI-Powered Toy Attachments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toypal-one.md) - [AI-Backed Family Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2xl-cobot.md) - [Recordable Stuffed Animals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dubido-factory.md) - [Storytelling AI Teddy Bears](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/play.md) - [Interactive Pixel Plushies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pixel-hugs.md)