A little more Mandarin. A lot more imagination.
Little chats.
Big imaginations.
Meet Xiaozhu, a curious panda who brings Mandarin into your child’s everyday adventures.
For English-speaking families in Singapore · Ages 5–9
Small pilot · Apply after sign-in/Start on your phone. No toy needed.
English is welcome
Their ideas lead the way
Parents stay in the picture
01 / A conversation can start anywhere
Their world. A little more Mandarin.
A trip to the park. An imaginary noodle shop. A very important question about dinosaurs. Xiaozhu follows their curiosity, with simple Mandarin along the way.
An idea from today’s imaginary noodle shop
如果你去月亮，你想带什么？
If you went to the moon, what would you bring?Little moments to bring back to the dinner table.
02 / A buddy for them. A window for you.
You don’t have to be fluent to be involved.
Keep the chatting in the app, and the grown-up things on the web. See what they talked about, add words from school, and set a rhythm that suits your family.
Bring school words into play
Add words from school or everyday life for Xiaozhu to weave into stories and play.
Follow the conversation
Read Mandarin alongside English translations, so you can pick up the conversation at dinner.
Notice when something needs attention
Conversations can surface signs of fear, bullying or harm. Xiaozhu can flag these for you to review and follow up with your child.
03 / A small start
From your phone to their next adventure.
Meet us on the web
Sign in with Google or email, then submit a pilot application. We review applications in small batches.
Say hello in the app
Once approved, set up your child’s profile, install the app and link it with a one-time code. No child login needed.
Let curiosity take over
They chat with Xiaozhu. You follow along and manage settings on the parent website.
A little companion, with clear boundaries.
Xiaozhu is an AI character. The pilot includes content safeguards and parent controls; it isn’t a replacement for a parent or teacher. We ask parents to stay nearby during early use.
- Clear microphone status
- No background listening
- Family time limits
A little further down the path
One day, a hug, too.
We’re exploring a physical Xiaozhu companion. The idea: the same little panda, with your child’s memories and words coming along.
Tell me when the toy is readyComing soon · No pre-orders or payment · Timing to be confirmed
A few grown-up questions
Before you say hello.
Does my child need to speak Mandarin already?
The pilot is designed for children aged 5–9 who mainly speak English at home. Xiaozhu can respond to English and mixed-language input with simple Mandarin. We’re testing how well this works with real families.
Do I need to buy the toy?
No. The first experience is a phone app. The physical companion is planned for later, and registering interest does not place an order.
Can I download the app today?
Access is invitation-only while we prepare the family pilot. Sign in to apply or check whether your email has been approved. We’re starting with iOS; Android will follow after validation.
Where do I manage my child’s experience?
On the parent website, using your own account. You link the app with a one-time code, then your child can open it without logging in. You can complete setup on a single phone.
What does the application collect?
Only your contact email, the type of interest, your language preference and a campaign identifier if supplied. No child name, school or recordings. Separate parent consent and information about trial data are required before a child takes part.
Help shape Xiaozhu
A little hello could go a long way.
We’re looking for a small group of Singapore families with children aged 5–9. Bring your curiosity, try it together, and tell us what feels right—and what needs work.
Sign in to apply
Xiaozhu is running a small invitation-only pilot. Sign in to apply or check your application.
Sign in to applyUse Google or email. No invite code needed.