Technology has a huge influence on the development of
children today. Amid the widespread development of technology, especially the
gaming consoles, smartphones, tablets and Internet access, parents must be wise
and clever in determining the rules for their children.
Children today is even more dependent on gadgets which often
make them reluctant to move and even anti-social. On the other hand, we also
realize that technology is not always giving negative impact for children. If
used properly, the gadgets will give a huge advantage to users.
A company named Fuhu Inc. has released a wearable device in
the form of smartband that's designed specifically for children. This smarband
is called Nabi Compete Competitive Bands For Kids.
Nabi Compete has a shape like children's bracelets in
general, it doesn't only have the ability to become a smartband with its
fitness tracker ability, but also becomes a device that can connect with other
users, so the children's sports activities and other exercises could be more
fun. This wearable device will be able to increase children's understanding
about the importance of healthy living.
The idea is quite simple; with this smartband children will
be motivated to get the highest score to beat scores of other users. Just like
other smartbands in general, in addition to be waterproof and sweat resistant,
the Nabi Compete is equipped with a number of technologies such as Bluetooth,
accelerometer sensor, LED lamps, memory and a rechargeable battery that's
capable of being used for three months, the smartband also comes in a number of
bright and cheerful colors.
In the package there are two Nabi Compete smartbands that
can be interconnected by first installing the Nabi Compete application on a
smartphone or tablet based on iOS and Android.
There are features that will encourage children to actively
move, and then the children will be able to compete with the other users of
Nabi Compete smartbands that have been connected, can be with friends, parents
or other family members.
The application will provide targets to be achieved by the
users, one example is requiring users to run or walk up to a specific location,
and when the target has been reached then the score will be obtained and they
will receive a prize in the form of virtual pet that can be kept on a
smartphone or tablet. With such approach, the Nabi Compete will make the
children feel happy with their achievements and also motivated to get better
scores.
Nabi Compete won't only monitor the physical activity; it
will also present information about the influence and effect of food calories
for all activities they do.
Through its press release, the Fuhu Inc. as the company
behind the Nabi Compete, which is also the producer of a number of special
electronic devices for children says that its smartband is very suitable and
safe for use by users aged of 6 years and older. Fuhu Inc. also claims that the
Nabi Compete is the first activity tracker in the market that's sold in
pairs.
Nabi Compete Competitive Bands For Kids is available in Best
Buy and Target, and it's offered at a price of $ 39.99 per pair.