Talking Tom Creator to Launch First AI Robot Before Lunar New Year
Zhejiang Jinke Tom Culture Industry Co., Ltd., the Chinese owner of the popular Talking Tom franchise, has announced plans to debut its first-generation AI robot before the upcoming Lunar New Year. This launch marks a significant expansion into hardware for the company, which is simultaneously developing a broader ecosystem of AI-driven products, including voice robots, storytelling applications, and interactive games. Beyond artificial intelligence, the brand is actively extending its presence in augmented and virtual reality sectors through strategic partnerships with major tech firms. Notable collaborations include integration with Rokid AR glasses, where the game Talking Tom Gold Run is available, and Apple’s Vision Pro, which recently hosted My Talking Tom+ and My Angela 2+ via Apple Arcade. Originally a virtual pet app by Slovenian studio Outfit7, the franchise was acquired by Zhejiang Jinke between 2017 and 2018. The Hangzhou-based company, which transitioned from chemicals to cultural creativity in 2016, saw its stock hit the daily limit following the announcement. This move underscores the company's strategy to leverage its established intellectual property across emerging technological platforms.
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Talking Tom Creator to Launch First AI Robot Before Lunar New Year
Zhejiang Jinke Tom Culture Industry Co., Ltd., the Chinese owner of the popular Talking Tom franchise, has announced plans to debut its first-generation AI robot before the upcoming Lunar New Year. This launch marks a significant expansion into hardware for the company, which is simultaneously developing a broader ecosystem of AI-driven products, including voice robots, storytelling applications, and interactive games. Beyond artificial intelligence, the brand is actively extending its presence in augmented and virtual reality sectors through strategic partnerships with major tech firms. Notable collaborations include integration with Rokid AR glasses, where the game Talking Tom Gold Run is available, and Apple’s Vision Pro, which recently hosted My Talking Tom+ and My Angela 2+ via Apple Arcade. Originally a virtual pet app by Slovenian studio Outfit7, the franchise was acquired by Zhejiang Jinke between 2017 and 2018. The Hangzhou-based company, which transitioned from chemicals to cultural creativity in 2016, saw its stock hit the daily limit following the announcement. This move underscores the company's strategy to leverage its established intellectual property across emerging technological platforms.
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