Miru Ahn
Inseok Hwang
ABSTRACT
We developed Exertainer, a sensor-enabled, interactive running entertainment system to support advanced exercise applications. We designed Exertainer to be used in urban environments where outdoor running is often not convenient or practical; as such, Exertainer and Exertainer running applications represent an attractive alternative to traditional treadmill running. Exertainer effectively creates a robust design space around treadmill running. Developers can leverage Exertainer's components, an advanced treadmill called Interactive Treadmill, Sensor Bracelet and the PSD game platform, to design interactive and immersive running games and other advanced running applications. We also developed Swan Boat, a multiplayer team racing game making the treadmill running an exciting social activity, and conducted a user study.
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- Running or gaming
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