TapClimb Gloves

Inspiration

Climbing is not just about strength—it’s about choosing the right route, making precise moves, and learning from each attempt.

However, during training, climbers often face uncertainty:

• Which route should I follow?
  
• Am I using the correct holds?
  
• How can I track my progress?
  

Without real-time feedback, mistakes go unnoticed and improvement slows down.

TapClimb was created to bring structure, feedback, and data into climbing, turning training into a smarter, more engaging experience.

How It Works

TapClimb transforms a climbing wall into an interactive training system.

• Each climbing hold contains an RFID tag
• The climber wears a RFID-enabled glove
• When a hold is tapped, the system:
  • Identifies the hold
  • Validates it against a route
  • Updates score and feedback instantly

Core Gameplay Logic

• The first hold tapped selects the route
• Climbers must follow only holds within that route
• Valid new holds → +1 point
• Backtracking → allowed (no penalty)
• Wrong holds → error + strike
• Two consecutive errors → reset
• Final hold → route completion + score display
• After completion, the next tap starts a new attempt

IoT Integration (Real-Time Visualization)

TapClimb extends beyond the wall with a live dashboard.

• Routes are visualized digitally
• Correct holds turn darker when tapped
• Progress is tracked in real time

This creates a feedback-driven, data-supported training experience for both climbers and coaches.

Key Components

Hardware

• Arduino UNO R4 WiFi
  
• MFRC522 RFID reader
  
• RFID tags embedded in holds
  
• 16x2 LCD display
  
• Buzzer (audio feedback)
  
• Wearable glove interface
  

Software

• Arduino C++ (RFID + game logic)
  
• WiFi communication (IoT integration)
  
• Web dashboard (visualization)

Built With

• arduino
• bluetooth
• c++
• html
• iot
• rfid
• wearable