Atlas
Smart dumbbells
2017
Imagine getting in shape and becoming more active as a by-product of playing games in the comfort of your own home.
Atlas merges connected workout equipment with digital gaming to deliver an engaging and challenging exercise experience.
Sophisticated motion sensors and wireless connectivity transform these dumbbells into interactive objects in the Atlas game environment.
“With this self-initiated study project, we were interested to explore an area that truly merged physical and digital worlds; where each enriched the other and became more than the sum of the individual parts.”
Gamification
Mirroring the appeal of computer games, the Atlas app challenges, guides, engages and rewards users to beat their best again and again.
At home in the home
Atlas transforms crude dumbbells into elegant and simple
spheres that fit effortlessly into our living spaces, making
them less likely to be put away and forgotten.
Embedded technology
Embedded motion sensors, wireless connection and vibration feedback create a seamless link between the physical world of exercise and the digital world of gaming.
