DSTU engineers have developed a personal robot coach for amateur and professional athletes. The compact device can also help solve the problem of teacher shortages in educational institutions, the university's press service said.
According to VTsIOM, every third Russian is fond of sports. But due to a lack of coaches and poor motivation, many do not exercise regularly, said scientists at the Don State Technical University. The university also noted a shortage of personnel in educational institutions.
Amateur and professional athletes use smart watches, fitness bracelets and smartphone applications to track their activity. However, these devices are not always effective, as they do not provide visual control, DSTU believes. Additional classes with a coach or recording workouts can help improve exercise technique, especially those that can be dangerous to health.
University engineers have created a robot coach. It uses video cameras to monitor the movements of the athlete. The robot warns about possible risks when performing exercises. It also helps to create an individual training plan.
The robot coach weighs about five kilograms, which allows you to take it outside. Its speed of up to 25 km/h is suitable for training both sprinters up to the second category and marathon runners, said Andrey Izyumov, Head of the Department of Robotics and Mechatronics at DSTU.
According to our estimates, at least 250 million people in the world may be interested in our development. Our robot coach is favorably distinguished from foreign developments by the possibility of personalizing classes and forming recommendations on a plan for further training, as well as increased safety for the athlete.
According to university scientists, about 60 percent of athletes are unhappy with their training. The reasons: a knocked-down pace on runs and excessive stress on ligaments and tendons. Izyumov explained: the new DSTU robot coach, controlled through a mobile application, helps to train more effectively and distribute the load correctly.
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