Tag: exercise

Bandai created a pedometer that doubles as a samurai conquest game, letting players assume the role of a famous daimyo from Japan's Warring States Period. The more you walk, the closer your virtual army gets to victory—a clever gamification attempt to motivate reluctant exercisers.

Originally designed to detect muscular dystrophy and assess stroke damage, the Motek Medical Sensor creates a computerized virtual double of your workout. Eight high-speed cameras and force sensors track which muscles fire and how much force they generate, showing you exactly where your form needs work.