AI Exercise Device Control for Dynamic Resistance Adjustment

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing exercise and rehabilitation devices lack the ability to dynamically adjust resistance and provide personalized feedback to users, leading to suboptimal exercise performance and compliance with exercise plans.

Innovation Solution

The integration of an artificial intelligence engine that uses machine learning models to receive sensor and wearable device measurements, allowing for real-time adjustment of resistance, presentation of personalized user interfaces, and dynamic exercise plan adaptation based on user feedback and fitness levels.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If exercise devices use fixed resistance settings, then device complexity is reduced, but adaptability to different users and exercise goals deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveadaptability to different users and exercise goalsVSAvoiddevice complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The exercise device transitions from fixed resistance settings to dynamic resistance adjustment capabilities. The system continuously monitors user performance metrics (reps, sets, time to completion) and automatically modifies resistance levels in real-time, allowing the device to adapt to different users and exercise goals without requiring manual intervention or complex mechanical adjustment mechanisms.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The system changes operational parameters (resistance levels) based on monitored performance data. By adjusting resistance parameters dynamically according to user progress, the device achieves high adaptability while maintaining relatively simple mechanical structures, as the complexity is shifted to the control system rather than the mechanical design.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

2Ease of operation

If exercise devices lack real-time feedback mechanisms, then device complexity is reduced, but user engagement and compliance deteriorate

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveuser engagement and complianceVSAvoiddevice complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The system implements real-time feedback mechanisms that monitor user performance metrics (reps, sets, time to completion) and provide immediate feedback through the interface. This feedback loop enhances user engagement and compliance by allowing users to track their progress and adjust their exercise routine based on real-time data, while the feedback is delivered through software rather than complex hardware additions.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

3Productivity

If exercise devices do not provide personalized adjustments, then ease of manufacture is improved, but exercise performance optimization deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveexercise performance optimizationVSAvoidease of manufacture
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

The system performs self-service by automatically analyzing user performance data and adjusting exercise parameters without requiring manual programming or complex manufacturing customization. The device serves itself by using monitored metrics to determine optimal resistance levels and exercise modifications, achieving personalized optimization through software algorithms rather than complex manufacturing processes.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

4Loss of time

If exercise devices use manual adjustment mechanisms, then device complexity is reduced, but time required for setup and adjustment increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvetime required for setup and adjustmentVSAvoiddevice complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Loss of timeVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The system performs preliminary action by pre-configuring exercise programs and parameters that are automatically applied when a user begins a workout. The device proactively sets up optimal resistance levels and exercise parameters based on user profile data or previous performance, eliminating the need for manual adjustment during setup and reducing time requirements without adding significant complexity to the device structure.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Data Source

PatentUS20250360359A1Method and System for Using Artificial Intelligence to Interact with a User of an Exercise Device During an Exercise Session
Publication Date: 2025.11.27 ROM TECH INC
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AI summary

A method is disclosed for using an artificial intelligence engine to interact with a user of an exercise device during an exercise session. The method includes generating, by the artificial intelligence engine, a machine learning model trained to receive data as input, and based on the data, providing an output. While a user performs an exercise using the exercise device, the method includes receiving the data from an input peripheral of a computing device associated with the user. Based on the data being received from the input peripheral, the method includes determining, via the machine learning model, the output to control an aspect of the exercise device.