According to AIbase, the AI-native learning hardware "Youdao AI Q&A Pen Space X" under NetEase Youdao has recently undergone a major functional upgrade, officially launching the country's first high-quality generative AI "video Q&A" feature. This move marks the official transition of AI learning hardware from traditional "text-based reasoning" to "generative video explanations," achieving an interactive leap from static images and text to dynamic whiteboard videos.

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Differing from traditional learning tools that rely on pre-set question bank videos, the newly launched "video Q&A" feature can generate personalized explanations in real-time for any subject or question. By simulating real classroom whiteboard scenarios, it combines dynamic writing, visual demonstrations, and voice explanations, making complex logical problems visually clear. Students can not only intuitively "see" the derivation process of knowledge points such as "complex division calculations" or "differentiation between area and perimeter," but also achieve highly personalized customization through simple commands, such as asking the AI to "focus on formula derivation" or switch to a "humorous explanation style," transforming the device from a passive answering tool into an interactive "personal tutor."

Since the release of the first-generation product in early February 2025, the Youdao AI Q&A Pen series has always focused on solving pain points in home tutoring. Recently, the product has also introduced features such as "guided Q&A" that cultivate thinking habits through key hints, and "panoramic puzzle scanning" that efficiently inputs long questions by borrowing satellite remote sensing technology. Thanks to these differentiated experiences, the product series has achieved sales exceeding 100 million yuan within less than a year of its launch, successfully validating the business model of AI-native hardware.

In terms of technical support, Space X deeply integrates Youdao's self-developed "Ziyue" educational large model and DeepSeek-R1, which focuses on logical deduction. Together, they ensure that the video explanations are both practical in teaching and logically rigorous. A senior executive of NetEase Youdao's intelligent hardware department stated that the core goal of this upgrade is to respond to how children can learn more proactively, and to create an AI teacher who truly understands students and can provide timely explanations through the deep integration of cutting-edge AI technology and educational scenarios.