the 'merge' smart fitness mirror creates a virtual world to work out in

as part of hongik university industrial design department’s 2020 online degree show, two groups of students have shared their projects that envision the future of home fitness. the first project is a smart fitness mirror designed by eunsoo ko and daye yang. the second proposal comprises a smart boxing and cardio system, and it’s been devised by hye min eom and jeong a seo.

merge smart fitness mirror

‘merge’ is a smart home fitness mirror that maps your surroundings into a virtual world. there are a variety of surreal environments to choose from according to different exercises and the users’ customization. with the motion-tracking cameras and depth sensors placed both on the top and bottom of the front face of the device, merge scans the user to generate their 3D avatar on screen. the mirror also recognizes the user’s movement to give feedback on correct posture.

merge smart fitness mirror

merge is also movable, allowing users to carry it easily from room to room with the help of a soft, detachable protective cover. you can also put the mirror on a wall-mounted wireless charger, which makes it possible to rotate the screen to both vertical and horizontal mode.

merge smart fitness mirror

‘BOLT’ combines the benefits of cardio-inspired boxing and at-home workouts. it includes a smart punching bag, gloves, and a platform of on-demand classes. users can get in their cardio while punching to the music from the speaker. the punching area lights up to the beat and guides users through the combos. a heavy-duty spring allows a gentle rebound after each punch and its magnetic charging cable prevents any accidents.

BOLT home cardio music boxing

BOLT gloves are designed to protect the knuckles while wrist weights give the option of intensifying your workout. most importantly, BOLT is designed to blend into your home and it can be used as a home speaker too. users can control the music, the lights, and custom the exercise routine via their smartphones and smartwatches.

BOLT home cardio music boxing

BOLT home cardio music boxing

BOLT home cardio music boxing

BOLT home cardio music boxing

BOLT home cardio music boxing

merge smart fitness mirror

merge smart fitness mirror

merge smart fitness mirror

merge smart fitness mirror

project info:

project name: merge: smart fitness mirror

students: eunsoo ko, daye yang

tutor: tate eunyoung kim

project name: BOLT: home cardio music boxing

students: hye min eom, jeong a seo

tutor: tate eunyoung kim

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edited by: lynne myers | designboom