London Design Silver

2026

Biomimetic IP

Entrant

MetaRealm AI Technology (Suzhou) Co., Ltd.

Category

Product Design - Toys

Client's Name

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Country / Region

China

About The Entry

This innovative smart hardware deeply integrates the concept of "AI pet companionship," aiming to redefine human-machine interaction through exquisite bionic aesthetics and cutting-edge affective computing. Driven by the core design philosophies of "invisible intelligence" and "empathetic technology," our team has transformed abstract AI capabilities into a tangible emotional carrier, vividly bringing the promise of "ubiquitous companionship" to life.

In terms of visual and tactile experience, this product completely shatters the stereotype of cold, rigid electronic devices. Manifested as an adorable little fox character, the body is entirely enveloped in a snow-white, skin-friendly plush material that radiates a "healing" vibe, establishing exceptional physical touch and profound emotional affinity. Form-wise, the design adopts a round, compact, and bouncy "dumpling" silhouette with soft, flowing lines. By eschewing complex geometries, this visually captivating design cleverly accommodates the portability of a pendant. It seamlessly transitions from a delicate desktop ornament to a stylish bag charm, enabling all-scenario, round-the-clock companionship.

Unlike conventional market offerings that rely heavily on screens or basic voice commands, this project pioneers a "perception-cognition-expression" emotional closed loop by deeply integrating a custom-developed chip with novel tactile sensing technology. The bespoke chip provides the foundational computing power required for advanced emotion recognition, effectively eliminating the "feedback lag" that plagues traditional companion robots. We innovatively incorporate precision motor controls alongside a multi-color LED eye array, granting the articulated ears and tail an authentic "sense of life." The device acutely senses the user's tactile intentions and delivers natural, multi-dimensional dynamic responses through body movements and facial expressions, elevating the interaction to both a physical and psychological level.

To deliver genuinely "barrier-free" companionship, the product is engineered for ultimate user-friendliness. We have eliminated cumbersome manuals and complex setups; users simply rely on their most instinctive "touch" to initiate interaction. This natural logic—mimicking the "stimulus-response" mechanism of real organisms—creates a zero-learning-curve, highly intuitive experience. The remarkably short response pathway significantly bolsters the authenticity of the interaction and the user's sense of trust.

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