PUBLISHER: Allied Market Research | PRODUCT CODE: 1446408
PUBLISHER: Allied Market Research | PRODUCT CODE: 1446408
The smart toys market has witnessed significant growth in developed economies such as the U.S., Canada, Germany, the UK, and France due to the increased cultural acceptance of technology-based products in the past decade. Consumers in developed regions such as Europe and North America generally prefer technologically advanced products in various aspects. The higher digital literacy and presence of a higher number of tech-savvy parents in the developed regions have led to a higher demand for smart toys. According to the National Center for Education Statistics, "In 2021, the percentage of 3 to 18 year olds who had home internet access through a computer was highest for those whose parents had attained a bachelor or higher degree (98 %) and lowest for those whose parents had attained less than a high school credential (78%)." Moreover, the growth in consumer awareness regarding the benefits or advantages of smart toys over traditional toys in developing economies such as Brazil, India, and China are expected to foster the demand for smart toys in the foreseeable future. Furthermore, the rise in disposable income coupled with the easy availability of smart toys due to the presence of widespread offline and online sales channels across the globe has positively fostered the growth of the smart toys market.
However, there are several challenges associated with smart toys that may hamper the growth of the smart toys market. In November 2023, an 11-year-old girl in the U.S. was kidnapped by a man she encountered while playing an online game named Robolox. She was later found at about 135 miles away from her home. The toys installed with microphones, trackers, and cameras pose a cyber threat to children. Therefore, increase in cyber threats associated with digital technologies may negatively impact the demand for smart toys across the globe.
However, the growth in focus of the manufacturers on safety and security and the regulations framed by the government authorities regarding the safety standards of toys and digital devices are expected to positively impact the smart toys market. Furthermore, the developmental strategies such as new product launches, acquisitions, and business expansion undertaken by the major market players are expected to drive the growth of the market in the forthcoming years. For instance, in April 2022, LeapFrog Enterprises, Inc. launched Scout and Violet plush pals to offer a creative touch-sensitive toy to provide fun learning experiences to the children. In July 2022, Smart Toys and Games acquired The Happy Puzzle Company to merge the product portfolio of Happy Puzzle into Smart Toys and Games' growing portfolio. This acquisition is aimed at strengthening the portfolio and distribution network of Smart Toys and Games.
The smart toys market is segmented on the basis of type, technology, distribution channel, and region. On the basis of type, the smart toys market is segregated into robots, interactive games, and educational robots. On the basis of technology, the market is divided into Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, RFID or NFC, and others. On the basis of distribution channel, the market is bifurcated into offline and online. On the basis of region, the market is analyzed across North America (the U.S., Canada, and Mexico), Europe (Germany, France, the UK, Italy, Spain, and rest of Europe), Asia-Pacific (China, Japan, India, South Korea, Australia, and rest of Asia-Pacific), and LAMEA (Brazil, South Africa, Saudi Arabia, UAE, and rest of LAMEA).
Mattel, Inc., LEGO Group, Hasbro, Inc., K'NEX Industries, Inc., Jakks Pacific, Inc., WowWee Group Limited, Anki, Inc., Sphero, Inc., LittleBits Electronics, Inc., UBTECH Robotics, Inc., and Fisher-Price, Inc. are the major companies profiled in the smart toys market report. These players are constantly engaged in various developmental strategies such as partnerships, mergers, acquisitions, and new product launches to gain a competitive edge and exploit the prevailing smart toys market opportunities.
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