FoloToy
FoloToy is a brand that develops conversational AI toys: plush companions that talk, plus the companion app and services behind them. Its official website describes the products as “a collection of AI Conversation toys” built with recent AI technology.
Products and how they work
Users press the toy’s paw to start a conversation; voice, personality, and conversation topics can be customized through the companion app. The website lists toys including Fofo, Cactus, Panda-Momo, and Teddy-Kumma, and also sells a “magic chip” that can turn an ordinary plush toy into a talking companion.
The same capability is open to developers and tinkerers: the site publishes open-source server code, documentation, and a web tool for self-hosting, along with a parent dashboard for customization and monitoring. The brand also runs an English X account (@folotoy) and a beta testing program.
The founder is Wang Le. According to his PAGC 2025 speaker profile, he is FoloToy’s founder and CEO, a serial entrepreneur whose team “opened a new category of conversational AI toys in China.”
Discussion in the show
Weekly #001’s chapter “ESP32 成为’新乐高’，全民发明家时代来了” in the Chinese transcript (ESP32 as the “new LEGO”) discusses the boom in small hardware projects. Xiangyang Qiaomu mentions the hardware Wang Le’s team is making, and Yang Pan replies that it is “not a particularly high-spec version,” adding that they will show it in the studio next episode. Note that the conversation names Wang Le but never says “FoloToy” or any product name; the promised showcase is not part of the two locally imported transcript episodes.
Frequently asked questions
What is FoloToy?
FoloToy is a brand of conversational AI toys — plush companions that hold voice conversations, plus a chip that upgrades ordinary plush toys. Voice, personality, and topics are customized through the companion app. See the official website.
Where is FoloToy’s official website?
The official website is folotoy.com, with product information, app links, a beta program, and business contact options, plus a Chinese-language version.
Which toys does FoloToy sell?
The website lists Fofo, Cactus, Panda-Momo, and Teddy-Kumma, plus the “magic chip” for upgrading ordinary plush toys. Current models and pricing are listed on the official site.
Can I self-host FoloToy?
Yes. The official site publishes open-source server code, documentation, and a web tool for self-hosting, which is the brand’s offering for developers and hobbyists.
Who founded FoloToy?
Wang Le, listed as founder and CEO in his PAGC 2025 speaker profile. See the Wang Le profile.