The Pulse V-1, from Shenzhen-based INFUNITY, is marketed as a child’s first “AI friend.” On paper, it’s a sci-fi style smart toy gun. In practice, it’s an early example of how artificial intelligence is reshaping playtime for young children.

Subtitle: From a smart toy gun to a learning companion — how AI is reshaping the boundary between play and education.

In a world where toys are becoming smarter, INFUNITY’s Pulse V-1 stands out for blending classic play with artificial intelligence. It looks like a sci-fi blaster, but beneath its bright lights and sound effects lies a small AI system designed to talk, learn, and teach.