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).
