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ExerPong: Exercise for the Elderly

ExerPong is a social, scalable exercise activity designed for older, mobile individuals intimidated by traditional workouts. Featuring interactive Pong gameplay with motion sensors and fun elements, it aims to make fitness enjoyable. Prototypes include enhanced Wii concepts and swinging motions, providing engaging experiences and consistent connectivity. Future insights suggest using motions for balance, strength, and endurance, with a focus on encouragement and buddy networking. Users find it fun and engaging!

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ExerPong: Exercise for the Elderly

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  1. ExerPong:Exercise for the Elderly David Carrick Annemarie Estess Irfan Ali Khan

  2. Point of View • “An older, mobile individual, who is intimidated by the intensity and inconvenience of a workout routine, seeks a scalable and social activity that puts the fun back into exercise”

  3. Prototype 1 • “Enhanced Wii” concept • Buddy capability • Heart rate tracking • Sensors on each limb • Adjustable sensitivity • (All in theory…)

  4. Prototype 2 • Pong game • Head-tracking used (IR source, Wiimote) • Horizontal player motion, vertical paddle motion • Feedback: • IR connection needed improvement • Confusion with horizontal/vertical disconnect (Jumping and squatting in Starbucks...)

  5. ExerPong (PongErcise?)

  6. Prototype 3 • Paddles move side-to-side with player • Wiimote placed below TV • Ball speed increases with correct hits • Lamp bulb tested as IR source • Feedback: • IR and Wiimote connectivity still difficult, frustrating! • AI needs improvement • FUN and silly

  7. Prototype 4 • Swinging motion added • Wiimote placed above TV • IR glasses on top of head • Feedback • Swinging made it harder but more engaging • IR connectivity much more consistent • Disconnect between player’s expectations and actual onscreen response, quality of motion • Slow to restart new games • Fun and engaging! • Game itself at a decent level, so now…

  8. Prototype 5 • Buddy video and indicator revisited • Glasses on top of head • Swinging and non-swinging versions • Instant “New Game” button • Feedback: • Suit it to living room dimensions • More motion, more variety • Maintain game speed as you improve • Found buddy system engaging, “a kick!” • Really fun, lots of laughter!

  9. Key insights for Future • Intuitive and clear presentation • Use motions for balance, strength, endurance • Provide encouragement • Pursue buddy networking capability • Track cumulative caloric progress, distance

  10. Our most consistent feedback… • “IT’S REALLY FUN!!!!” Let’s see our users in action…

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