IXD 330 Interaction Design Studio II

Player 1Haren Soril

Player 2Cole Vercammen

Player 3Elsa Grayson

Player 4Yuan Li

Player 5Melody Hagedorn

STARTSTART

THE CONTEXTAI CoachTechnology

Human InteractionMedia

Exercise EncouragementSociety

How might we design to encourage exercise and

increase human interaction using an Ai Coach?

TARGET AUDIENCEMillennials Avid Gamers Interested in Experiences

PRIMARY PRIMARY SECONDARY

DESIGN RESEARCH

DESKRESEARCH

USERINTERVIEWS

EXPERTINTERVIEWS

WHY VIDEO GAMES?

39.8%

71.6%

Obese

Overweight

Adults aged 20+(2015-2016, CDC)

PHYSICAL PSYCHOLOGICAL

EXPERT INTERVIEWSkylar Oreno - Certified Personal Trainer

Group training is the best because there’s motivation and support all around you.

Doing the same thing every time you go. You want to aim for variety

For fat loss workouts, using your body weight is a solid way to go for a full body workout (e.g. planks, squats, burpees, etc). This would happen in a circuit. No need for equipments. But, if they are trying to gain muscle, then they need weights.

Which workouts are the most effective in terms of losing weight?

Worse thing to do in a workout?

Which equipment are the best to use for an all-around workout?

1. Tracker

2. Earbuds

3. Display

4. Mat

5. Weight Kiosk

6. SmartBells

Proposed Solution - ACTV8 System

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Motion Sensor EquippedSmart Tracking Health DataConnector to Group Gaming

TRACKER

Adjustable Weights Motion Sensor EquippedGame Controllers Exercise Form Coaching

SMARTBELLS & KIOSK

Connective TouchScreenInfrared & Motion SensorsThermal MappingCameraGaming Software

WALL DISPLAY

Intelligent SurfaceMonitor Activities in DetailProviding and Tracking DataSmart Guide

MAT

AI auditory communication Personalized communicationAuditory avatars Visual mode indicators

EARBUDS

USER TESTING METHODS

Field Observations

Task Analysis AB Testing Semi-structured

interviews

CUSTOM HYBRID TEST

Method 2Method 1

TWO BIT CIRCUSARCADE COMPETITORS

ORANGE THEORY SET & FLOWFITNESS COMPETITORS

Level #1 Object

Syncing

OUTLINE of PROCEDURE

Level #2Composition Assessment

Level #3 Flexibility and

Balance Assessment

Level #4

Fitness Assessment

Level #5 Strength / Endurance

Assessment

Onboarding Assessment

Watch Earbuds Display Mat Weights

USER TESTING PROCESS

DAN36 y/o, MaleMember at 24 hour fitness Games: Adventure / StrategyDrive: Novelty, Fitness, Health

GRACE24 y/o, FemaleSome Fitness Classes / SoulCycleGames: Wii games / ZeldaDrive: Social, fun, freedome

Test Run #2GRACE’s feedback

Confused by too many levels

Points are great and fun to see being racked up

Nice to have the watch track and collect data

AI helpful to have the audio w/ visual

Avatars would be really fun = great options

Explain workouts before and after

Give users the ability to skip

Test Run #1DAN’s feedback

Following the AI was fun

“Swipe Your Arm” is unclear

Interface had good amount of data

Height and Weight = visual noise

Save history—to see his stats later

Stats in charts or graphs

AI personalities should be customizable

CHALLENGE MODE TESTING

FEEDBACKOnly green no other colorsWording “Challenge” ?Need for visual guiding elementsFinding players through mapAdding fitness goal relations

TESTINGWatch UIFinding Players with colorsRed and green colors Phrasing around gameVisual & Audio

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The Tracker is paired with the earbuds for the full fitness coaching experience.

It tracks heart rate, calories burned, body composition percentages, as well as using it to connect with others to play in challenge mode.

TRACKER

Tracker + Earbuds PAIRING

ACTV8 earbuds are paired with the ACTV8 watch. The earbuds give users the personal experience of having a fitness coach with them at all times.

EARBUDS

Earbuds + Tracker CHALLENGE

WALL DISPLAYThe ACTV8 Wall Display is the core of the interactive gaming system which features a touch screen s well as sensors to track body movement, along with ACTV8s system of objects.

These displays are also able to connect for the group gaming room, where users team up in a collaborative environment.

WALL DISPLAY USER INTERFACE

Intelligent Mat A smart and tangible mat that connects to the wall, watch and earbuds, featuring an intelligent surface, monitor activities in detail, providing data, and guides and trains people to exercise with better form.

SmartBells are adjustable weights that serve as the controllers in games.

Motion tracking sensors enable SmartBells to affect what happens on screen, while the Ai coach assesses form and posture.

The Tracker connects to the Weight Machine to synchronize the amount of weight needed for individuals according to the type of exercise.

Weight Machine + SmartBells

Weight Machine Screens (User Flow)

Feedback/Insights ● Need to develop UIs for

○ Watch Scanning○ Weight Return○ Weight Adjustment

● User tried to change workout type● Users want to know exercise prior

HEURISTIC EVALUATIONS

MAT04● The colors and sharps of the reflection on the mat need to look more consistent and cohesive● Add a inner glow effect of the reflection to show the different stages of pressure from users

WALL DISPLAY03● Needs clarity on assessment levels with additional incentives upon completion (points)● Gamification of exercise is fun and engaging● Decrease size of screen from 10ft. to 8ft. (too large for room)

EARBUDS02● Green Visual for Challenge Mode● Letters and colors for color vision impaired players● AI voice commands

TRACKER01● Motions were confusing ● Add more visual guiding elements● Tap wrist commands through AI

SMARTBELLS05● Additional Screens are needed to cover each step of weight retrieval process● Remove some buttons to simplify interaction● Users need to know what type of exercise they are doing beforehand

FUTURE POSSIBILITIES

GAME OVERContinue?

Yes No

GAME OVER

Why Video Games?Video games provide a framework for goal setting, feedback, and reinforcement that is often highly motivating.● By nature, games are intrinsically motivated activities.● Variety and game value facilitate sustained activity over time.

Interventions with adults have shown successes including:● Increased physical activities● Improved physical function● Improved cognition● Reduced depression, and weight loss.

“High-Tech Tools for Exercise Motivation: Use and Role of Technologies Such as the Internet, Mobile Applications, Social Media, and Video Games”https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4334081/

Physical

Lack of Variety in Exercise

Lack of Experience

Difficulty

Bad Diet

Schedule Conflict

Psychological

Low Self-Esteem

Anxiety and Social Disorders

Intimidated

Unmotivated

Doesn’t Know Where to Start

What Motivates PeopleActivity Trackers

Low Cost

Feedback on Performance

Rewards

Video Games

Benefit for Physical Appearance

Delicious Food

Exploring

Play Time

Social Support Settings

Prototyping Process

0. Paper sketches1. Carving cast wax 2. Making mold 3. Creating resin mold 4. Adding UI paper sheet5. Applying plastic screen

ACTV8 Earbuds Prototypes

The Prototype Earbud Process:Carving cast waxMaking mold from waxCreating resin mold Adding screen Using Sugru to finish

SMARTbells + Weight MachineQuestions to Answer via Testing :

Is this a feasible and efficient way to distribute weights?

Do users have an accurate mental model of the weight distribution process?

Feedback/Insights ● Need to develop UIs for

○ Watch Scanning○ Weight Return○ Weight Adjustment

● User tried to change workout type● Users want to know exercise prior

Usability Test Run #1 Usability Test Run #2

Matte Black Rubber Coating

Black Plastic

MATERIALS

Granite Charcoal Tile Stainless Steel

Earbuds Prototype Testing

VisualWinners for Visual

ComfortWinners for Comfort