A New Kind of Storytelling: Meet Poe, the AI-Powered Teddy Bear

Imagine having a teddy bear that can spin you a new tale every night, all thanks to artificial intelligence. Sounds like something out of a sci-fi movie, right? But that’s exactly what Tech toy company Skyrocket has created with Poe the AI Story Bear. This cuddly companion uses AI models from OpenAI to compose brand new stories based on ideas suggested by you – the kid in the room!

The Magic Behind Poe

Here’s how it works: the accompanying Poe AI Bear: Story Creator app offers a range of options for story elements, including themes, characters, and locations. You can even insert yourself into the story – how cool is that? The AI model then puts together a customized story using these options. And if you like the result, you can save it to listen to again or try out new options next time.

But What About Repeats?

Because the AI model generates the stories, you might notice some similarities based on the options you choose. But here’s the thing: even if you choose the same options multiple times, each story will still be unique. That’s because the AI is capable of combining elements in different ways, making every story a new and exciting adventure.

The Power of AI

ElevenLabs’ AI speech creator has given Poe a friendly, yet synthetic voice that sounds like a human speaker. And get this – Poe can tell stories in 30 different languages, all thanks to the ElevenLabs model. But don’t worry, parents; Poe is designed with safety in mind. It only pulls input from the app, has no cameras or microphones, and no direct internet access – just Bluetooth connectivity to your mobile device.

And the Price? Just $50!

For a toy that’s basically a super-powered teddy bear, $50 is a steal. Skyrocket is aiming to develop a whole line of AI-powered toys, but the question remains: will parents see Poe as their child’s new best friend or a creepy cousin of Furby?

• Affordable price point: $50
• AI-powered storytelling
• Friendly, yet synthetic voice
• No cameras, microphones, or direct internet access
• 30 languages supported
• Curated story options for safety
• Bluetooth connectivity to mobile device