C4IR UAE launches the 2nd Smart Toys Competition in cooperation with the World Economic Forum

C4IR UAE launches the 2nd Smart Toys Competition in cooperation with the World Economic Forum

Dubai - The Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution UAE (C4IR UAE), a collaboration between Dubai Future Foundation (DFF) and World Economic Forum (WEF), has launched the second Smart Toys Competition.

The competition aims to promote the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in smart toys to boost children’s learning, critical thinking, social engagement and creativity. It supports the development of smart toys that help children overcome challenges through creative and entertaining AI-based content and promotes toys that adhere to ethical standards. By promoting innovative toys that adhere to ethical guidelines that protect children, alongside their data and privacy, C4IR UAE seeks to position Dubai as a leading child-friendly city.

The competition will award seven winners across seven different categories, all open to local and global startups, as well as toy developers. The competition seeks toys in categories such as ‘Creative Play’, ‘Learn-to-Code’, ‘Robotics’, ‘Smart Companion’, ‘Smart Speakers for Kids’ and the ‘Most Innovative Take on AI for Kids’.

The winners will be announced on World Children’s Day, celebrated on 20 November each year, during a special ceremony held at the Museum of the Future. Beyond the great honour of winning this award, companies will also receive a “website badge” - indicating the toy