The Need: In today's fitness landscape, users demand immersive and intuitive experiences from their exercise equipment. Traditional treadmills lack the ability to adapt to individual users' movements, resulting in a static and often monotonous workout experience. There is a growing need for a treadmill control system that can seamlessly adjust speed based on the user's position, providing a dynamic and engaging workout environment akin to outdoor running.

The Technology: Our innovation introduces a cutting-edge treadmill control system designed to mimic the sensation of "free running" by autonomously regulating the speed of the treadmill belt in real-time. Utilizing a range sensor, the system precisely detects the user's position on the belt and categorizes it into various zones, including acceleration and deceleration zones. Speed adjustments are then calculated based on the user's zone, with greater adjustments made in zones farther from the center. To ensure smooth transitions, the system incorporates a defined delay period between speed adjustments, resulting in a fluid and natural running experience.

Commercial Applications:

• Fitness Centers and Gyms: Enhance member satisfaction and retention by offering a dynamic and engaging treadmill experience that closely resembles outdoor running.
• Rehabilitation Facilities: Assist patients in rehabilitation programs by providing a customizable and adaptive treadmill environment tailored to individual needs and progress.
• Home Fitness Equipment: Differentiate your home treadmill offerings by incorporating advanced technology that delivers a more immersive and effective workout experience.

Benefits/Advantages:

• Immersive Workout Experience: Users enjoy a dynamic and engaging workout that closely simulates outdoor running, enhancing motivation and enjoyment.
• Personalized Fitness: The system adapts to individual users' movements, providing tailored workout experiences that accommodate varying fitness levels and goals.
• Smooth Transitions: With smoothed speed adjustments and delays, users experience seamless transitions between different running speeds, minimizing disruptions and optimizing performance.