Acer introduces AI-driven bike at GITEX GLOBAL conference in Dubai

By Gokhan Ergocun

DUBAI (AA) - Acer introduced its AI-driven bike product Tuesday at the world's largest technology fair GITEX GLOBAL in Dubai.

The bike provides smart AI features to ease riding by adapting to the user's preferences, according to the Taiwan-based technology company, which announced the product earlier this year but showcased it for the first time.

Named ebii, it was designed with was minimalistic approach and equipped with a removable battery, which can be fully charged in 2.5 hours and can provide a range of up to 110 kilometers (70 miles).

The bike has detection sensors for oncoming cars or objects to prevent collisions.

Acer also introduced a type of cross trainer equipped with an office desk, which can charge electrical devices with power generated from bike pedals.

The device allows users to exercise and work simultaneously, it said.

The five-day GITEX GLOBAL, which opened its doors Monday, is hosting 6,000 firms from 180 countries.