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measurement data from these sensors will be instantly reported to the user. Later on after doing exercise, the user can upload
to the computer for keeping complete exercise records. Furthermore, the user can use the statistic chart to review the progress.
Because this device is equipped with the heart rate and accelerometer sensors, it can be a compact work in combination of
athletic physiology and biomechanics.
The above products focus on the daily life or aerobic
exercise, but it cannot be useful in doing non-aerobic
exercise. Therefore, the founder of Push, Rami Alhamad
and his team designed this product to solve this
problem. This product is installed with accelerometer
and gyroscope which can detect the number to trainings,
strength, work, balance, speed and tempo and other data.
While using Push, the user can also use a mobile phone to
choose action model and record the data. Moreover, it is
installed with more than ten sports movement including
deep squat, vertical lift, chin up, lift barbell, push-up and
sit-up and push, etc. Push is not only a device to keep
data but also a coach who can teach how much the user
need to exercise more or to warn the user that he or she
has reached the sport limits.
Future trend
On the whole, the wearable devices can bring new and
innovative experiences and functional applications to
the public. Currently, the devices are on the initial stage.
There is still a huge gap between the device and the users.
For example, the battery short-time usage is the mostly
complained issue. In order to develop more diversified
products and get more precise exercise information, a
wearable device needs to be equipped with different types
of sensors like accelerometer, gyroscope, GPS, etc. which
consumes more electricity. Especially in the condition of
doing exercise, it needs to be recharged almost once a day.
How to reduce electricity consumption and low-power
consumption or battery management technology will
Picture 6: Adidas miCoach SMART RUN (left) and sporting data records (right)
(http://www.adidas.com.tw/)