Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: In this paper we introduce M-AGEW (Magic AuGmentEd Workout), an Augmented Reality (AR) application that assists users during outdoor, high-dynamic workouts such as jogging and calisthenics. It is a client-server-based system with a proprietary data structure (WKAN) that dynamically defines sequences of workouts as finite state machines. M-AGEW adapts workout intensity dynamically based on real-time sensor data and overlays contextual AR feedback and guidance, including biometric readings and a virtual coaching avatar. The technology was created through a user-centric design process, supported by an initial user study and industrial partnership. We validate M-AGEW through a technology acceptance evaluation with professional athletes, reporting promising results in usability, enjoyment, and perceived usefulness. Our findings suggest that AR headsets can effectively enhance and supplement outdoor physical activity, offering a motivating alternative to standard fitness monitoring.
Source: Frontiers in Virtual Reality
Institutions: University of Bologna, University of Macerata
Language: English
Subfield: Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition
Field: Computer Science
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $2,353
OpenAlex ID: W4414397971