A Stationary Bike in Augmented Audio Reality

Abstract

In this paper, we describe a system for rhythmic rehabilitation based on a stationary bike augmented in an audio reality. Specific sensors are used to monitor users pace and heart rate while exercising and manipulate audio feedback and cues. Simple technology solutions will allow for the system to be used by the wide range of users. The innovation is to use as a feedback and cues ecological sounds, which has power to manipulate pace and give a more natural experience.

Extracting a Definition and Taxonomy for Audio Augmented Reality (AAR) Using Grounded Theory

“…Outdoor exploration studies focusing on providing enhanced experiences of events from the past, recreating soundscapes to supplement an existing experience such as that of a safari or providing information about their surroundings to tourists in a meaningful way, have also been conducted in attempts to improve the effectiveness of the auditory information being provided (Boletsis & Chasanidou, 2018;Lawton et al, 2020;Vazquez-Alvarez et al, 2012). A few niche applications have been using auditory cues to provide feedback to help maintain pace while exercising or to correct motor rehabilitation movements (Cavalcanti et al, 2019;Maculewicz & Serafin, 2015). Similar use cases were reported during our workshop with sonifying historical events and visual artwork, wayfinding, and feedback sounds being the most highly rated use cases.…”

Personalised interactive music systems for physical activity and exercise: A systematic review and exploratory meta-analysis

“…This was however, without a direct evaluation on physical activity or exercise outcomes. In addition, several studies used PIMS tempo adjustment to stimulate physical activity (Chen et al, 2014;Maculewicz & Serafin, 2015;Rosseland et al, 2016). In these studies, music tempo was adjusted (or proposed to be adjusted) to heart rate, step frequency, biking pace, walking/running speed, or body movements.…”

“…In these studies, music tempo was adjusted (or proposed to be adjusted) to heart rate, step frequency, biking pace, walking/running speed, or body movements. Music tempo was adjusted to either match the participants' current exercise speed (Chen et al, 2014;Rosseland et al, 2016) or to guide participants to exercise at a more optimal pace (Maculewicz & Serafin, 2015;Chen et al, 2014;Van Der Vlist et al 2011). Jun et al (2015) report significant increases in step frequency count (SWPM), finding enhanced user synchronisation between music tempo and user pace in the studied PIMS.…”

“…This meta-analytic cluster included three studies, but only However, the evidence remains unclear regarding PIMS use of tempo for overall effectiveness to increase physical activity. For instance, in four studies (Chen et al, 2014;Jun et al, 2015;Maculewicz & Serafin, 2015;Rosseland et al, 2016), music tempo was included as a design feature. Yet, no statistical outcomes were reported on its use (as all but one of these studies were proof of concept and user testing designs).…”

“…Small sample sizes, as seen in Mendoza et al (2022), limit the statistical power and generalisability of the findings. Short intervention durations, typical of pilot studies like those by Maculewicz & Serafin (2015), did not capture the long-term effects of PIMS. In addition, many studies lacked rigorous control conditions, such as a no-intervention or placebo control group, which are essential for establishing causality.…”