Smart Toy Connectivity Platform Olli Unveils AI-Powered Smart Toy “HeyMates”

New AI-powered, Interactive Figurines Bring Personality, Humor, and Warmth to Everyday Life

LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Olli, the first smart toy connectivity platform, today announced HeyMates, a new line of AI-powered interactive figurines. Designed for kidults and collectors, HeyMates blend personality, humor, and nostalgia to deliver a uniquely warm and playful everyday companion.

HeyMates launches with three distinct characters, each merging familiar archetypes with Olli’s AI capabilities to spark recognition, comfort, and laughter:

• Chandler — A dry, sarcastic 90s-sitcom-inspired character who pokes fun at office life in three modes: Humor On-Demand, Funny Stories, and Open Chat.
• Zara — A cosmic, astrology-loving personality offering Daily Mystic Mode, Daily Ritual Mode, and Conversation Mode.
• Einstein — A curious, late-night science enthusiast who delivers Physics Discovery, Challenging Quizzes, and Conversation Mode.

Each figurine (including the character and base) will retail for $129.

To watch a preview of the HeyMates characters, visit:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jGo5zbyp4_E

To pre-order or sign up for early access:
https://prelaunch.heymates.io/

HeyMates will officially launch on Kickstarter in February 2026:
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1710841343/heymates-ai-powered-collectible-figurines

“Olli was created to bring toys to life in ways that feel genuinely personal,” said Hai Ta, CEO and Founder of Olli. “With HeyMates, we’re showing what’s possible when storytelling, technology, and personality come together. These characters aren’t just smart toys - they’re companions that make everyday life fun and entertaining.”

As the first smart toy connectivity platform, Olli enables toy companies to transform traditional static toys into intelligent, emotionally engaging experiences. The company provides a unified AI platform and hardware ecosystem that allows partners to bring AI-powered toys to market in as little as 3–5 months, and at dramatically lower cost. These toys can serve as a teacher, a language coach, or a virtual pet that grows alongside the user - all powered by character-driven storytelling and interactive play.

Leading toy manufacturers in the U.S. and France are already building products with Olli technology. Tens of thousands of Olli-powered toys are currently being sold across the U.S., Europe, and Asia.

About Olli

Olli is the first smart toy connectivity platform. The company built a unified AI platform and hardware ecosystem designed to help toy companies create the next generation of AI-powered toys in as little as 3–5 months. By bringing personality, emotions, and companionship to traditional toys, Olli enables rich interactive play that blends learning, storytelling, and imagination. Leading toy manufacturers in the U.S., Europe, and Asia are using Olli technology to power hundreds of thousands of toys launching globally this holiday season. Founded in 2016 by CEO Hai Ta, Olli is headquartered in the United States with R&D operations in Vietnam.