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# Intelligent Voice-Controlled Toys
CogniToys' 'Scout' is a Toy That Plays, Jokes and Chats

By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2018-02-22 | Life-Stages
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cognitoys-scout
References: [kidscreen](http://kidscreen.com/2018/02/20/the-ar-ai-tech-taking-new-york-toy-fair-by-storm/) & [cognitoys](https://cognitoys.com/products/scout)

CogniToys, the makers of [Wi-Fi-connected learning toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/learning-companion), debuted an all-new companion at the New York Toy Fair: CogniToys Scout. Scout is described as "the smartest and most interactive member of the CogniToys family to date," as it is a toy that can do everything from play games to field questions and offer jokes.

The [smart companion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luka-robots) is packed with cutting-edge hardware features, including touch sensors that respond to a child's touch, built-in smart LED lights that help Scout to express a range of emotions, as well as ambient sensors that allow the toy to detect a change in its surroundings.

As [IoT toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/interactive-companion) often raise concerns over privacy and child safety, CogniToys has addressed this in Scout by including a Push-to-Talk Functionality, which means that the toy only "listens" on command.

Image Credit: CogniToys

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 3.1/10
- Popularity: 25% | Activity: 60% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha
- Top markets: North America

## 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 Makes This Trend Stand Out

- **Intelligent Voice-controlled Toys:** CogniToys' Scout showcases the potential for intelligent voice-controlled toys in the market.
- **Wi-fi-connected Learning Toys:** CogniToys' Wi-Fi-connected learning toys demonstrate the growing trend of incorporating technology into educational play.
- **Privacy and Safety in Iot Toys:** CogniToys' addressing of privacy and safety concerns paves the way for innovative solutions in the IoT toy industry.

### Sectors Adopting This

- **Toy Manufacturing:** The toy manufacturing industry has the opportunity to incorporate intelligent voice-controlled features into their products.
- **Edtech:** The EdTech industry can leverage Wi-Fi-connected learning toys to create interactive educational experiences.
- **Iot Security:** The IoT security industry can develop solutions to ensure the privacy and safety of connected toys.

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