Ketlbud
Fall 2024
Personalized home workout buddy.
Finding a way to apply a solution to encourage ritualistic behavior in people's exercises with the use of encouraging methods and technology.
A small workout companion robot that guides tempo, tracks progress, and encourages effective exercise through customizable feedback.
A small workout companion robot that guides tempo, tracks progress, and encourages effective exercise through customizable feedback.
A small workout companion robot that guides tempo, tracks progress, and encourages effective exercise through customizable feedback.
A small workout companion robot that guides tempo, tracks progress, and encourages effective exercise through customizable feedback.
A small workout companion robot that guides tempo, tracks progress, and encourages effective exercise through customizable feedback.
A small workout companion robot that guides tempo, tracks progress, and encourages effective exercise through customizable feedback.
CONVENIENCE
28% of Americans are meeting physical activity guidelines.
While a majority of those who do work out do so within their homes for convenience with little guidance.
MOTIVATION
50% of new gym members quit after a month.
With no clear plan and the physical discomfort that comes with starting a new program, many lack the motivation to pursue their goal.
INJURY
29% of gym-goers use a personal trainer.
This puts the rest to use self-taught methods and at risk of injury which increases the likelihood of the person abandoning their routine.
CONVENIENCE
28% of Americans are meeting physical activity guidelines.
While a majority of those who do work out do so within their homes for convenience with little guidance.
MOTIVATION
50% of new gym members quit after a month.
With no clear plan and the physical discomfort that comes with starting a new program, many lack the motivation to pursue their goal.
INJURY
29% of gym-goers use a personal trainer.
This puts the rest to use self-taught methods and at risk of injury which increases the likelihood of the person abandoning their routine.
CONVENIENCE
28% of Americans are meeting physical activity guidelines.
While a majority of those who do work out do so within their homes for convenience with little guidance.
MOTIVATION
50% of new gym members quit after a month.
With no clear plan and the physical discomfort that comes with starting a new program, many lack the motivation to pursue their goal.
INJURY
29% of gym-goers use a personal trainer.
This puts the rest to use self-taught methods and at risk of injury which increases the likelihood of the person abandoning their routine.
How can we help people prioritize their physical health in a way that seamlessly integrates into their day-to-day lives?
How can we help people prioritize their physical health in a way that seamlessly integrates into their day-to-day lives?
How can we help people prioritize their physical health in a way that seamlessly integrates into their day-to-day lives?
Opportunity for a seamless integration in the home
Possible directions include a variety of products that vary in levels of intrusiveness. Devices such as wearables become easy to carry but lack accuracy and real-time feedback.
While smart home gym equipment has seen an uprise, it limits the user to a select amount of exercises that can be performed.
Portable Cable Machine
Provides adjustable resistance similar to bands in a more compact form factor.
Functions more as standalone gym equipment.
Multi-Use Workout Chair
A discrete chair that can be adjusted to accommodate a variety of home exercises.
Takes a larger presence in the home of the user, and a larger commitment.
Portable Form Camera
Provides instant feedback, a magnetic base to attach to various surfaces in the gym, and more of a stealthy camera to replace your phone.
How can this be made to feel more like an at-home companion?
Portable Cable Machine
Provides adjustable resistance similar to bands in a more compact form factor.
Functions more as standalone gym equipment.
Multi-Use Workout Chair
A discrete chair that can be adjusted to accommodate a variety of home exercises.
Takes a larger presence in the home of the user, and a larger commitment.
Portable Form Camera
Provides instant feedback, a magnetic base to attach to various surfaces in the gym, and more of a stealthy camera to replace your phone.
How can this be made to feel more like an at-home companion?
Portable Cable Machine
Provides adjustable resistance similar to bands in a more compact form factor.
Functions more as standalone gym equipment.
Multi-Use Workout Chair
A discrete chair that can be adjusted to accommodate a variety of home exercises.
Takes a larger presence in the home of the user, and a larger commitment.
Portable Form Camera
Provides instant feedback, a magnetic base to attach to various surfaces in the gym, and more of a stealthy camera to replace your phone.
How can this be made to feel more like an at-home companion?
Form Development
Portable form camera adapted to live within the home gives the most opportunity to fitting within people's easy access.
Form Development
Portable form camera adapted to live within the home gives the most opportunity to fitting within people's easy access.
Form Development
Portable form camera adapted to live within the home gives the most opportunity to fitting within people's easy access.
Consistency with exercising can be challenging.
Users seek encouragement to keep going. Personalized feedback and engaging interactions can make workouts feel rewarding and help build lasting habits.
2D camera to actively track body movements and form
Consistency with exercising can be challenging.
Users seek encouragement to keep going. Personalized feedback and engaging interactions can make workouts feel rewarding and help build lasting habits.
2D camera to actively track body movements and form
Consistency with exercising can be challenging.
Users seek encouragement to keep going. Personalized feedback and engaging interactions can make workouts feel rewarding and help build lasting habits.
2D camera to actively track body movements and form
A variety of modes allows for multifunctional use.
Exercise, meditation, and stretching modes all benefit from tempo based feedback and allow for mindful and properly timed movements.
A variety of modes allows for multifunctional use.
Exercise, meditation, and stretching modes all benefit from tempo based feedback and allow for mindful and properly timed movements.
A variety of modes allows for multifunctional use.
Exercise, meditation, and stretching modes all benefit from tempo based feedback and allow for mindful and properly timed movements.
arms provide visual cues to demonstrate tempo or timed movements
rubber texture on arms for comfortable portability
2D camera to actively track body movements and form
touchscreen for exercise selection and additional feedback
speakers for audible feedback and encouragement
rugged base for stable use on various surface types
arms provide visual cues to demonstrate tempo or timed movements
rubber texture on arms for comfortable portability
2D camera to actively track body movements and form
touchscreen for exercise selection and additional feedback
speakers for audible feedback and encouragement
rugged base for stable use on various surface types
arms provide visual cues to demonstrate tempo or timed movements
rubber texture on arms for comfortable portability
2D camera to actively track body movements and form
touchscreen for exercise selection and additional feedback
speakers for audible feedback and encouragement
rugged base for stable use on various surface types
Ketlbud redefines the workout experience—encouraging, supporting, and guiding users towards healthier habits.
Playful yet purposeful, it's more than a device; it's your fitness buddy.
Ketlbud redefines the workout experience—encouraging, supporting, and guiding users towards healthier habits.
Playful yet purposeful, it's more than a device; it's your fitness buddy.
Ketlbud redefines the workout experience—encouraging, supporting, and guiding users towards healthier habits.
Playful yet purposeful, it's more than a device; it's your fitness buddy.