At the International Consumer Electronics Show (CES 2026) held in early 2026, AI pet toys became one of the most talked-about highlights of the event. According to incomplete statistics, more than 30 Chinese companies participated in the exhibition of AI pet toys or AI companions, including TCL, Lingxi Intelligent, Hugbibi, Tuya Smart, and Machine Dynamic.

Among them, "Joobie Little Eagle Chirp" from Shenzhen Hugbibi stands out particularly - it is an AI pet toy in the shape of an owl that can breathe, respond, and has its own personality. Joobie is equipped with multi-point touch, pressure, balance, and sound perception modules inside, which can sense users' hugs, walking, and shaking behaviors. Although it doesn't speak or solve problems, it can provide emotional feedback. The product adopts the "growth-oriented companionship" design logic. By recording the interaction patterns of users over a seven-day period, it gradually forms differentiated behavioral patterns, which the official calls "MBTI for Pets" - different users' Joobies will exhibit different emotional expressions and behavioral preferences.

In addition, Takway Company showcased the electronic pet Sweekar at CES, officially announcing that electronic nurturing toys have entered the "embodied intelligence" era. Sweekar retains the classic egg-shaped appearance and is equipped with an AI system based on the Transformer architecture. It has the function of physical evolution - as users invest more energy and time, the body will "grow" visually and tactilely as it progresses through its life cycle.

Industry insiders point out that AI pet toys are regarded as one of the "minimum viable products" that combine large models, sensors, low-power chips and consumer-level hardware. They naturally align with the long-term trends of emotional consumption and the companion economy. From start-ups to tech giants, from traditional toy manufacturers to internet giants, an increasing number of players are entering this field.