ExerPong: Exercise for the Elderly

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ExerPongExercise for the Elderly

• David Carrick
• Annemarie Estess
• Irfan Ali Khan

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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

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Prototype 1

• Enhanced Wii concept
• Buddy capability
• Heart rate tracking
• Sensors on each limb
• Adjustable sensitivity
• (All in theory)

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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...)

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ExerPong (PongErcise?)
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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

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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 players expectations and
  actual onscreen response, quality of motion
• Slow to restart new games
• Fun and engaging!
• Game itself at a decent level, so now

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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!

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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

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Our most consistent feedback

• ITS REALLY FUN!!!!
• Lets see our users in action