Connected fitness trail

Develop a connected on-campus fitness trail to encourage students and staff to get moving, with multiple interactive stations offering exercises that are tailored and accessible to everyone.

Stations & Setup :

Objective :

What we measure:

Track activity level, participation frequency, and progression across stations, with the option to include simple performance indicators such as circuit time, number of sessions, and consistency.

• Connected interactive stations
Around six stations distributed across campus, accessible via the Camipro card for authentication.

• Intuitive interface
Each stations presents an exercise tailored to the user’s level to complete before moving on to the next station.

• Inclusive route
Locations chosen for accessibility so the course adapts to all levels within the EPFL community.

• Possible enhancements
• Integrate the mobility test, the connected bike, and community challenges to boost motivation and cohesion on campus.
• Develop a mobile app to make the course and integrated projects easier to use.

Connected mobility test

Set up an on-campus mobility test that provides a score and exercises to improve mobility.

Objective :

What we measure:

Sensors & setup :

• Joint angles
  Opening/closing of the joints (knee, hip, shoulder, etc.) during simple movements.

• Stability
  Quality of weight-bearing on the ground and the ability to remain stable during movements.

• VersaSens IMU + OptiTrack (with ESL)
  Measure body movements precisely to calculate the mobility score.

• PifPaf (VITA Lab)
  Non-recording camera: it retains only joint-angle data, which simplifies the measurement by directly extracting the useful angles.

• Force-sensor platform
  Measures weight-bearing on the ground to assess stability.

• Discussions with the UNIL Sports Center
  Discussion of relevant exercises with physiologists.

Connected bike

Develop a connected bicycle with built-in sensors, capable of analyzing your performance and physical condition to deliver a simple, quick assessment in just a few minutes right on campus.

Objective :

Sensors :

• Cardio capacity (VO₂max)
  Quantifies the body’s ability to use oxygen during exercise.

• Sustainable power (FTP)
  Average power you can maintain over time.

• Blood oxygenation (SpO₂)
  Level of oxygen in the blood during exercise.

• Left/right balance
  Force applied to each pedal to detect potential asymmetries between the legs.

• Muscle fatigue
  Indicators to adjust intensity and support better recovery.

• Handlebar-integrated sensors
Measure VO₂max (ECG), assess muscular health and fatigue (EMG), and track oxygen saturation (PPG).

• Crankset-integrated sensors
Measure power output and calculate FTP (Functional Threshold Power).

What we measure:

Campus Motion App

Objective :

Key features:

The application is the core of the project. It brings together our three initiatives: the connected bike, the mobility assessment, and the connected routes, into a single, cohesive experience. By linking all activity areas across the campus, Campus Motion makes physical activity simple, motivating, and accessible to everyone. The campus thus becomes a truly connected playground, where everyone can move at their own pace.

• Interactive map of routes and sports stations

• Personalized exercises based on individual level

• Community challenges, quizzes, and rewards

• Progress and habit tracking

• Sports, health, and nutrition tips