While one can’t really classify smartwatches as tech for adults, we don’t really see why kids would need a smartwatch, but if you think that it’s not a bad idea to give your child a smartwatch then the Jumpy smartwatch Kickstarter project is something you’ll want to take a look at. Put together by Taipei-based startup JoyRay, Jumpy is an open-platform smartwatch designed for kids in mind.
The watch is aimed at children aged 5 to 8 and will be compatible with both iOS and Android devices. It will feature a bunch of features such as a gyroscope, gesture and voice recognition, Bluetooth connectivity, and a detachable head and will also come in bright and fun colors. The reason for the detachable head is so that bands can be easily swapped.
It is also because another use for the head is for it to be attached to something else. JoyRay is working on a robot-like charger in which Jumpy’s head can be used as the robot’s face, thus giving kids another way to interact with the smartwatch. It can also be used to interact with other apps, like an education app that teaches about the human anatomy by letting the head of Jumpy act as an x-ray device as it is passed over the cartoon drawing of a human body.
If this sounds like the kind of tech product you wouldn’t mind buying for your kids, Jumpy has managed to raise a little over 50% of its Kickstarter goal of $100,000. If you’d like to donate and pledge your support, head on over to its Kickstarter page. In the meantime you can check out the video above to learn more about it.
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