In a modern world where kids are spending hours on their computer, health is becoming a growing concern. Studies have shown that teaching kids healthy habits from a young age is proven to prevent obesity as well as other health related problems in the future. The issue with modern day education and awareness methods is that technology provides too many distractions and youth don't want to get involved. Introducing a new endeavor which both educates and encourages a healthy lifestyle in young children by embracing the very technology and psychology which has been causing health problems in youth. Now, children can have fun while being healthy. Welcome to the future of health education. Welcome to Fitlings.
A new way to exercise
Through the use of Gamification, Fitlings is able to take activities that children once saw as work and change it into fun. The primary method of this process is the creation of the Fitling Petometer. The Petometer records not only steps taken but measures all sorts of physical exercise. The recorded exercise is used to create points which the Fitling world is based upon.
Kids can:
Play with Fitling
Customize your pet online
Play with friends
Parents can:
Redeem rewards
Get involved
Fitlings is not an individual system and an intuitive interface has been created to allow children to compare statistics, progress and Fitlings. This allows a child to easily develop a social network with his/her friends and share the Fitling experience. The spirit of competition drives children to push themselves to their limit while still having fun! In addition, The Fitlings can socialize both online, in each other’s houses and physically via the petometer’s infrared sensors.
The world of Fitlings would be nothing without the fun and love able Fitling. These virtual pets act as companions and encouragement for children to pursue an active lifestyle. Fitlings can be taken care of both on the online Fitling network and through the petometer. As your children improve and make progress through the Healhling Network, the Fitling will grow and mature and reward its owner
Fitlings can be given a wide variety of clothing, food and furniture. Kids can personalize their Fitling, give it names and make it unique. As Fitling grow their owners will gain access to even more customization options. The potential for gameplay is endless!
Ensuring that parents stay involved in their child's life is one of the cornerstones that Fitlings is built upon. Parents can monitor a wide array of information on their child's progress over time as well as have access to relevant data pertaining to their child. Calories burned, an exercise timeline, the progress of the child through the game are just some of the features on the tracking page. Parents may also opt to download an app which allows them to access the tracking page and/or to receive a weekly newsletter updating them on their Child's progress.
Never before has a game utilized a rewards system in the same way that Fitlings does. Fitlings will not only give players in-prizes for successful game play, but also there will be real world prizes available for participants. These prizes are either delivered straight to your home or can be redeemed via online coupons. Discounts and particular stores can also be earned by playing Fitlings.
