According to @ai_darpa, the new Lego SmartBrick integrates an ASIC chip, accelerometer, and a proprietary 'Brick-Net' local networking protocol, enabling AI-powered, app-free interactivity between bricks and figures through short-range wireless communication. This innovation allows for real-time build detection, immediate synchronized effects, and zero-latency local processing, eliminating the need for cloud connectivity or external devices. The AI-driven system can detect configurations, such as when a pilot is seated in a cockpit, and trigger instant, context-aware responses, presenting new business opportunities for smart toy manufacturers in edge computing and local AI processing (Source: @ai_darpa, Jan 5, 2026).