# NFC-Enabled Building Blocks The Conceptual 'Smartbox' Educational Building Blocks are Interactive By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2022-03-09 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/educational-building-blocks References: [tuvie](https://www.tuvie.com/smart-box-educational-building-blocks-toy-helps-children-to-love-math/) & [puxiang](http://www.puxiang.com/renpeng)  The conceptual 'Smartbox' educational building blocks have been designed by Peng Ren as a collection of toys that will provide children with a way to learn the basics of mathematics and more in an [interactive way](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/educational-toy-line). The building blocks consist of four NFC-enabled [algorithm modules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/codie-blocks) that will respond to one another once they are brought into proximity of one another. Children can arrange the blocks into a range of different orientations to learn about the basics of math and help them to passively absorb lessons as they do so. The conceptual 'Smartbox' educational building blocks get children involved with math as early as possible, which could help them to better understand the concepts once they are formally introduced to them in the classroom. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 60% | Activity: 16% | Freshness: 11% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/toys) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Interactive Educational Toys:** The Smartbox building blocks offer a way for kids to learn the basics of math and more in an interactive way. - **Nfc-enabled Learning Modules:** The use of NFC technology within the building blocks allows for a unique interactive learning experience. - **Passive Learning Tools:** The Smartbox building blocks offer a way for children to passively absorb lessons on math and other topics. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Toy Industry:** Opportunity for toy companies to incorporate NFC technology to develop interactive and educational toys for children. - **Education Industry:** Opportunity for educators to utilize passive learning tools like Smartbox building blocks to introduce children to fundamental concepts at a young age. - **Technology Industry:** Opportunity for tech companies to design innovative learning solutions by incorporating NFC technology and interactive gaming. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [AI-Enhanced STEM Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kidx-classbox.md) - [Sensor-Driven Play Blocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-smart-bricks.md) - [Interactive Early Education Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tokidos-playcubes.md) - [Digital Magnetic Toy Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tenki-spliced-magnetic-attraction-toy.md) - [Tech-Driven Building Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-9.md) - [Modular Robotics Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-robotics-kit.md) - [Connected Smart Reading Boards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/genie-board.md) - [Magnetic Building Blocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magnecraft.md) - [Combination Building Block Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/omnicompatible-wooden-bricks.md)