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前第四范式科学家创业AI玩具赛道,种子轮获阿米巴、商汤、第四范式数百万美元融资|早起看早期
36氪· 2025-08-08 00:07
以下文章来源于硬氪 ,作者林晴晴 硬氪 . 专注全球化、硬科技报道。36kr旗下官方账号。 其首款面向儿童的量产智能 玩具计划于下月上市。 文 | 林晴晴 编辑 | 彭孝秋 来源| 硬氪(ID:south_36kr) 封面来源 | 企业供图 硬氪获悉,AI硬件公司"人工生产力"已完成数百万美元种子轮融资,资方包括阿米巴资本、商汤国香资本及第四范式基金,源合 资本将会担任独家财务顾问。"人工生产力"是由前第四范式主任科学家涂威威在2024年创立,初代AI陪伴机器人产品熊猫机器人 现已对外交付,其首款面向儿童的量产智能玩具计划于下月上市。 当前全球玩具行业面临结构性挑战。根据NPD集团数据,2024年传统玩具市场规模已近万亿元,但头部企业遭遇增长压力。与此 同时,电子游戏(如网易《蛋仔派对》日活峰值超5000万,未成年人用户超70%)正快速抢占儿童时间。家长陷入两难:传统玩 具因交互方式单一(如遥控车功能有限)缺乏吸引力;而电子设备又存在视力损伤和注意力分散等健康风险。 此外,渠道方面,与市面上大部分AI玩具专注线上不同,"人工生产力"已经与市面上绝大多数线上线下顶级渠道开启合作,将从 电商、抖音、新零售系统、商 ...
前第四范式科学家创业AI玩具赛道,种子轮获阿米巴、商汤、第四范式数百万美元融资|硬氪首发
3 6 Ke· 2025-08-07 09:49
Core Insights - AI hardware company "Artificial Productivity" has completed a multi-million dollar seed round financing, with investors including Amiba Capital, SenseTime Guoxiang Capital, and Fourth Paradigm Fund [1] - The company aims to address the structural challenges in the global toy industry, which is facing growth pressures among leading enterprises despite a market size nearing 1 trillion yuan in 2024 [3] - The founder, Tu Weiwei, emphasizes the importance of making toys engaging and fun, rather than just relying on advanced AI interactions [4] Company Overview - "Artificial Productivity" was founded in 2024 by former Fourth Paradigm chief scientist Tu Weiwei, and its first AI companion robot product, the Panda Robot, has already been delivered [1][3] - The company plans to launch its first mass-produced smart toy aimed at children next month [1] Market Context - The traditional toy market is experiencing competition from video games, which are rapidly capturing children's attention, leading to a dilemma for parents regarding the health risks associated with electronic devices [3] - The company aims to leverage large model technology to revolutionize human-machine interaction in toys, moving beyond traditional remote-controlled functionalities [3] Product Features - The Panda Robot has been tested in children's malls, revealing that its most popular features are simple games like rock-paper-scissors and action imitation, which can keep children engaged for over two hours with a replay rate exceeding 80% [3] - The company focuses on creating a personalized experience for children, utilizing AI Agent's decision-making capabilities to adapt interactions based on user behavior [5] Technology and Development - The core technology includes a self-developed hardware platform that integrates multi-modal interaction, user behavior prediction, and decision-making capabilities [5] - The platform allows for rapid iteration and testing of products at low costs, ensuring that each product's development experience is captured for future improvements [6] Strategic Partnerships and Distribution - The company collaborates with top IPs to integrate content into its AI toy systems, enhancing gameplay experiences [6] - "Artificial Productivity" has established partnerships with major online and offline channels, ensuring a comprehensive distribution strategy that combines the advantages of both sales methods [6] Team Background - The founder Tu Weiwei holds a PhD from Nanjing University and has extensive experience in AI technology development [6] - The core R&D team comprises members from top universities and has previously worked with leading companies in the tech industry, providing a strong foundation for product development [6]