LED-embedded smart rope by tangram factory communicates with phones

LED-embedded smart rope by tangram factory communicates with your phone
all images courtesy of tangram factory

japan GOOD DESIGN award: based out of seoul and new jersey, multi-disciplinary studio tangram factory have unveiled ‘smart rope’ ahead of their official kickstarter campaign. the workout accessory is an LED-embedded jump rope that communicates with your smartphone – the first active fitness device for the company’s ‘smart gym’ platform, designed around creating a user experience to incorporate active workout data.

rather than simply monitoring movement like most passive wearables, tangram factory‘s ‘smart rope’ incorporates the natural motion of skipping rope to accurately count jumps, track and recommend workout interval sessions, and calculate calories burned based on your body mass index (BMI).

video courtesy of tangram factory

the smart rope can be synced up with smartwatches and smartphones to keep up with workouts in realtime

the smart rope creates an immersive workout experience by displaying up-to four LED digits during skipping

the accessory pairs bluetooth connectivity to communicate with smartphones and smartwatches

the LED embedded jump rope is a winner of the 2015 japan GOOD DESIGN gold award, presented during tokyo designers week 2015.

the GOOD DESIGN award was founded in 1957 by the japanese ministry of international trade and industry and is hosted by the japan institute for design promotion. the ‘g mark’ emblem reflects comprehensive design values and principles that aim to enrich lives, industries and society. 

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