Behold The Self-Pushing Stroller. What Could Go Wrong?

If hackers can take control of a baby monitor, what could they do with an Internet-connected stroller that wheels itself around?

The Smartbe stroller, a hands-free baby carrier that uses motion tracking, is activated via a smartphone app and follows mom and dad along as they run or walk. The device comes equipped with lots of other nifty features -- like a radio, battery charger and bottle warmer.

The folks behind this "intelligent" stroller are currently trying to raise $80,000 on Indiegogo to get it made -- and they assure would-be buyers that the Smartbe is safe. If the Smartbe goes rogue, for example, a “stop cord” that connects to the wrist of a parent or nanny will detach and immediately halt the stroller.  

But physical objects that connect to the so-called Internet of Things are exposed to a raft of digital threats. Recent cyberattacks on such "smart" objects show that connectivity can sometimes come at the expense of security.

Smartbe's developers did not immediately respond to a request for comment from The Huffington Post.