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Development History

Our Development History

Founded on November 18, 2015 and headquartered in Nanshan District, Shenzhen, Guangdong, Folkcam Tech is a technology company engaged in the development and operation of AI smart terminals, smart wearables, and mobile internet products. Our business spans smart hardware R&D, application software development, mobile internet product operations, overseas marketing, and supply chain management.

TIMELINE

Key Milestones

From our 2015 founding in Shenzhen to today’s push into AI smart terminals and wearables, every step Folkcam takes is driven by technology and product innovation.

  1. 2015NOV

    Folkcam Founded

    Folkcam Tech was established in Shenzhen, beginning its journey in mobile internet product development and operations.

  2. 2016

    Angel Round Closed

    The company earned market recognition and completed its angel round of financing, entering a phase of rapid growth.

  3. 2018

    Brand Trademark Filed

    Filed the registration of the “Folkcam (镜玩)” trademark — a key step in building the brand.

  4. 2019

    Dual Certifications

    Earned the Intellectual Property Management System certification and national high-tech enterprise accreditation.

  5. 2020

    Compliance Milestone

    Products passed the relevant compliance testing as product and operations systems continued to mature.

  6. 2024

    New R&D Campus

    Relocated to the Zhongke R&D Park area in Nanshan District, Shenzhen, fully upgrading the R&D and office environment.

  7. 2025

    Into AI Hardware

    Launched the Smart Terminal Division, advancing the development of AI smart hardware and wearable products.

Onward into the AI era
BUSINESS DIVISIONS

What We Do

Our business spans smart hardware R&D, application software development, mobile internet product operations, overseas marketing, and supply chain management — organized into two core divisions.

01

Smart Hardware Division

Develops and commercializes AI smart terminals and wearable devices, covering product definition, industrial design, hardware R&D, software development, supply chain management, and overseas marketing.

Focused on AI interaction technology and smart-wearable scenario innovation, with product development built around AI capabilities, imaging, the mobile app ecosystem, and user experience.

  • Product Definition
  • Industrial Design
  • Hardware R&D
  • Software Development
  • Supply Chain
  • Overseas Marketing
02

Interactive Entertainment Division

Develops and operates mobile internet products, including the social app Miyi (觅伊).

Innovates around online social networking, interest-based interaction, real-time communication, and community operations — a complete system spanning product R&D, user growth, content operations, and commercialization.

  • Product R&D
  • User Growth
  • Content Operations
  • Commercialization

Products & Services

AI smart earphone product rendering
Smart Hardware Division

AI Smart Earphones

An AI wearable that integrates video capture, content sharing, and intelligent interaction, designed primarily for overseas consumer markets.

Miyi app interface preview
Interactive Entertainment Division

Miyi

A mobile internet product operated by Folkcam, serving online interaction, interest exchange, and community social scenarios.

FOUNDING TEAM

Founding Team

Zhang Yu

Founder
  • Serial Entrepreneur
  • Internet Products
  • Consumer Electronics & AI

Zhang Yu is a serial entrepreneur with a long track record in internet products and technology innovation.

Zhang Yu co-founded Wondershare Technology and contributed to its growth as a core shareholder; Wondershare listed on the ChiNext board of the Shenzhen Stock Exchange in 2018.

Across internet products, consumer electronics, and AI, the founding team keeps a close focus on technology and product innovation, shaping Folkcam’s strategy around mobile internet products and AI smart terminals.

Team Building

Our team spans multiple professional domains, jointly supporting hardware-software integrated product development and global operations.

  • Hardware Product Experience
  • Hardware R&D
  • App Product Experience
  • App Development
  • Marketing Operations
  • Supply Chain
  • Overseas Markets
R&D · COMPANY FACTS

R&D & Company Facts

Sustained R&D Investment

Folkcam continuously advances R&D in AI terminals and mobile internet products, spanning smart terminal devices, wearables, application software development, and user experience optimization.

  • Smart Terminal Devices
  • Smart Wearables
  • App Development
  • UX Optimization
To date, the company holds a global portfolio ofpatents, inventions & software copyrights

Honors & Certifications

  • National High-Tech Enterprise
  • IP Management System Certification
  • Red Dot Design Award
  • MUSE Design Awards
Legal Name
Shenzhen Folkcam Technology Co., Ltd. (深圳市镜玩科技有限公司)
Founded
November 18, 2015
Headquarters
Nanshan District, Shenzhen, Guangdong
Industry
Technology promotion & application services
Core Business
R&D and operation of AI smart terminals, wearables & mobile internet products
Divisions
Smart Hardware · Interactive Entertainment
Founder
Zhang Yu
Address
27F, Zhongke Building, No.009 Gaoxin South 1st Rd, Yuehai Sub-district, Nanshan, Shenzhen