Fisher-Price has been making some waves online after introducing a new, high-tech stationary exercise bike for children.
.@FisherPrice is launching a high-tech exercise bike for toddlers https://t.co/uRVKKYJ0hw via @ParijaKavilanz… https://t.co/FqJwEH7VAT
The $150 "Think & Learn Smart Cycle," introduced at CES on Wednesday, is meant to keep toddlers moving as they learn new skills, Digital Trends reported.
The bike comes with four learning apps, focusing on literacy, STEM, social science, and science.
As the child rides the bike, they can engage with the apps on a tablet or TV and control the pace of their learning.
“Inspired by the insight that preschoolers learn best and retain more when they’re active and having a good time, we’ve reimagined the Think & Learn Smart Cycle for a new generation of children,” Nitya Madhavan, vice president of marketing for Fisher-Price, said in a statement to Digital Trends. “We hope today’s families will be excited for this platform that channels preschoolers’ energy and their fascination with technology to make learning fun!”
Some people were super into the idea of spinning kids.
How neat! Future technology. https://t.co/36NZvZVfHI
Many said it was a great alternative to kids vegging out in front of the television.
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They said it could be a safe way for kids without a backyard to regularly exercise.
@Srh143 @CNN I think it's great. Not every family has a backyard.
"Love it!! Combining cycling with learning!" said one.
Love it!! Combining cycling with learning! 😄🚲📚 https://t.co/7FX04RwUZ5 via @cyclingweekly
But others were like, WTF?
I'm not sure if this is genius or awful https://t.co/tCnfwJ3SsT
They asked what was wrong with a normal bike.
They have the real life version of this. IT'S CALLED A BICYCLE. https://t.co/tZSPfloeXu
Or playing outside?
@CNN what happened to running in the backyard
Others pointed out kids can learn the value of bougie exercise classes at a young age.
Soulcycle Junior - make sure your kid is ALWAYS in the front row! https://t.co/ZSRLIHTyxm
And some made Black Mirror references.
Fisher Price exec: WE NEED NEW IDEAS Designer 1: Robot kitchen! Desiigner: Beat machine Designer 3, who just saw B… https://t.co/0WN8SRvXSJ
BuzzFeed News has contacted Fisher-Price for comment.