AI-Powered Fitness Mirror
Crafting Seamless Interactions for Next-Gen Workout Technology
An innovative full-length wall fitness mirror combines cutting-edge technology with exercise guidance, featuring a custom AOSP-based operating system and tailored hardware drivers. This smart device incorporates 3D cameras, an advanced touchscreen, voice activation, and a machine learning model for personalized feedback. Equipped with IoT sensors, the AI-powered mirror offers users access to live and on-demand classes, as well as pre-programmed workouts, creating a comprehensive and interactive home fitness solution.
Client
Carbon
Services
UI/UX Design, Interaction Design
Industries
FitTech
Date
2020
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Designing UX for an AI Fitness Mirror
Does that sound like something from the future? Well, it is. Leaving aside the technical part, I must say that it was the most unusual experience in terms of design — not every day you have to deal with such a device! The main difficulty was that I had to spend an enormous time on testing, which involved both usability and technical aspects. It isn't easy because the user has to interact with the mirror during training. Respectively, the system's simplicity, usability, and responsiveness is the key to success in this case.
So How Does It Work?
The 4K UHD LCD touchscreen features built-in audio, allowing users to play anything from workout audio to personal playlists. There are also plans to add voice control, which will be a life-changing feature! The system includes a catalog of workouts broken down into different categories with filtering capabilities, a calendar, a user profile with detailed progress infographics, and a chat room for communicating with a trainer and getting feedback.
The user can also use sensors attached to the equipment for better response, so we also had to design a separate flow to connect them. The product is developing rapidly, so when designing new functionality, it is necessary to consider the possibility of scaling very shortly.
Scaling User Base and Trainer Network Through Platform Expansion
When the fitness mirror was first designed, it only contained basic programs. Our challenge was to transform this mirror into a personal assistant for every trainer collaborating with the brand. We aimed to enable trainers to create custom programs for each client, essentially turning the mirror into a communication tool. This necessitated the development of a Content Management System (CMS). We built a custom CMS from the ground up, focusing on an intuitive interface for trainers to manage complex fitness data.
As the project evolved, we expanded the mirror's capabilities, adding a comprehensive trainer's dashboard with scheduling, video review, and feedback features. They could even add a custom Spotify playlist when creating an individual workout - now that's a level of personalization! This transformed the mirror from a simple workout display into a multifunctional platform streamlining trainer-client interactions. We also implemented data visualization tools, enabling trainers to track and analyze client progress more effectively, allowing for tailored guidance and personalized program adaptation.