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IDENTIFY
IDENTIFY
Problem Statement: There are not many fun ways to stay active at home!
Not enough variety - playing the same games repeatedly can get boring
Too much set up - some activities require a lot of set up and clean up
Does not work for everybody - most existing solutions work well for a specific age group
Not enough space - some activities are difficult to participate in smaller homes
Fitness Experts
Derek Field
Chief Instructor / Owner of Field Martial Arts
Derek Field
Chief Instructor / Owner of Field Martial Arts
"This is a need right now, people are way less active."
Gamifiy and create rewards (points, belts) so people can feel motivated
Use lights for engagement and instruction
Correctly distributing pressure is really important
Gerald M.
LA Fitness Instructor
Gerald M.
LA Fitness Instructor
"A lack of motivation, they don't feel like doing it, and there's lots of other things to do."
Motivate them by giving them rewards, such as points, or giving them a leader board.
Give the user easy to follow instructions
Health Experts
David Christiansen
Health and Fitness teacher
David Christiansen
Health and Fitness teacher
It has to “stay interesting, different, and fun”
Need to incorporate entertainment
Generic indoor exercise is repetitive and gets boring over time causing people to be unsuccessful with their fitness goals
DR. Divya Koster
Pediatrician
DR. Divya Koster
Pediatrician
"More likely to stick with it if you are having fun with peers and family"
Game-like or competitive activities
Hard to be effectively active in your home due to lack of space and motivation
Secondary Research
Existing Solutions
DESIGN
DESIGN
Team Process
Idea Generation & Finalize Option
CREATE
CREATE
Need more fun ways to stay active at home?
Introducing... the Magik Carpet!
An interactive, light-up activity mat that gamifies physical activity and has endless possibilities for everyone!
Magik Carpet FAQ
Who is it for? Anyone! The Magik Carpet has games, workouts, and activities for all ages.
Will it get boring or repetitive? Not a chance! It has an endless variety of activities, and you can easily create many more using the Magik SDK.
Is it hard to set up or use? The Magik Carpet can be used as an everyday carpet, but easily turns on when you want to play! It comes in various sizes and will fit readily into any of your rooms.
How much does it cost? The Magik Carpet is priced at $199.98 and there are also many pricing plans to choose from to boost your experience.
Engineering Drawings
Led Measurements
Led Measurements
Layers Design
Layers Design
Circuit Designs
Circuit Designs
The 6 Components of the Magik Carpet
Pressure sensing Layer
Pressure sensing Layer
Senses where and how much pressure is applied
Gives user feedback/points
Made with velostat and copper tape
LED Layer
LED Layer
Lights up to display the game outline + sprites
Wide range of colors supported
Made with EVA foam and LED strips
Cushion Layer
Cushion Layer
Protects the hardware from getting damaged
Easy on the feet... or hands!
Made from custom, laser cut foam tiles
Controller
Controller
"Brains" of the operation
Contains all the activity logic
Processes inputs and outputs using an ESP32
The Magik SDK
The Magik SDK
Allows anyone to easily create their own activities
Works without the hardware
Written in Python (UI coming soon!)
ITERATE
ITERATE
Internal Testing and Improvements
Durability
"Jump testing" to make sure that the hardware can withstand weight and force
LED Layer Circuitry
Trying different types of connectors (soldering, clips) and testing gauged wires
Cross OS Compatibility
Adapting our SDK so that it can be used on any operating system
Cushion Layer Design
Many rounds of calculations, templating, and laser cutting to get the layout right
Improvements From Expert Feedback
FITNESS EXPERT FEEDBACK: "This has a boatload of potential...You kids are the future"
"Detect how much pressure is applied"
Derek Field
Derek Field
Chief instructor @ FMAA
Before
Before
Detecting if pressure is applied
After
After
Detecting how much pressure is applied
SOFTWARE ARCHITECT FEEDBACK: "It's cool how you can write a game without the hardware at hand...Adding scores would be cool"
"Comment code to make it easier to read"
Kerem efeoglu
Kerem efeoglu
Software Architect @ Amazon
Before
Before
Code before comments
After
After
Code after comments
HEALTH EXPERT FEEDBACK: "Super versatile and interactive"...Daily and family-fun use"
"Make sure it's portable and easy to store"
David Christiansen
David Christiansen
Health Teacher @SHS
Before
Before
One full-sized mat
After
After
Modular sections
Summary
Summary
Gamifying physical activity benefits the whole community
STAYING ACTIVE AT HOME SURVEY RESULTS
STAYING ACTIVE AT HOME SURVEY RESULTS
60% of people that we surveyed liked our idea and could see themselves benefitting from out mat.
60% of people that we surveyed liked our idea and could see themselves benefitting from out mat.
YOUNG Kids
YOUNG Kids
Twister! Hopscotch! Whack-a-mole!
Old Kids
Old Kids
Push-ups! Planks! Floor is lava! Agility training!
Adults & SENiors
Adults & SENiors
Step Counter! Yoga! Balance Challenges!
Innovation
Cost & Subscription Plans
The magik carpet is priced at only $199.98!
The magik carpet is priced at only $199.98!
(Check out this link for detailed cost calculations!)
ENGINEERING NOTES
ENGINEERING NOTES
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