EXERSHARE

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  EXERSHARE

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  Introduction to EXERSHARE

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  Overview of EXERSHARE

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  Key Features of EXERSHARE

Inspiration

Due to the pandemic, Singaporeans were required to remain in their homes during the Circuit-Breaker (CB) period to prevent the spread of COVID. This has resulted in more Singaporeans to exercise less and drift more into isolation as they do not meet their peers/loved ones frequently. Results from a survey conducted by CNA show that 31% of respondents felt that their mental wellness worsened during the CB period. Thus, I decided to create EXERSHARE, in hopes of promoting healthy living to people of all ages by encouraging them to be physically active and build meaningful connections among users to reduce the risk of isolation and depression which negatively affects mental well-being.

The 'TRACK' function took inspiration from a regular smart band where you can track the number of steps and calories you have burnt.

The 'SHARE' function took inspiration from the radio frequency and the mobile game Pokemon Go where friendships are made when different users help each other out to reach a common target. I found out that all pilots in a certain area communicate through a common frequency, which means what one pilot says will be broadcasted to all surrounding pilots in a certain area.

The 'ATTRACT' feature did not take inspiration from anywhere, I just thought of it after seeing the different coding blocks for the Microbit.

What it does

EXERSHARE is a low-cost, easy-to-use smart band that helps you keep track of the number of steps you have taken while allowing you to share your progress and compete with your friends. It also comes with safety features like fall detection.

How we built it

Using block coding on Microbit's online IDE

Challenges we ran into

As I had no experience with Microbit before, I had to watch online tutorials on how to maximise the functions of the Microbit. The EXERSHARE device also had to be designed to be simple and user-friendly.

Accomplishments that we're proud of

I am most proud of the 'SHARE' feature built using Microbit's Radio function, which will enable users to share their current progress with other surrounding users (similar to Pokemon Go), where they're able to compete with one another and make new friends, reducing the risk of isolation which affects mental well-being and also making exercise fun.

What we learned

I am more aware of the United Nation's Sustainable Development Goals and the functions of a Microbit, as well as how to program it.

What's next for EXERSHARE

Implement more functions with revamped hardware such as adding an alarm for fall detection (alarm only available in Microbit v2, can attach alarm component to Microbit v1 but the device will be too bulky)

Built With

• block-coding
• microbit