Elliptical4VR: An Interactive Exergame Authoring Tool for Personalized Elliptical Workout Experience in VR
Wanwan Li
Abstract
In this paper, we propose Elliptical4VR, an interactive exergame authoring tool that synthesizes virtual environments and training programs for personalized elliptical workout experiences in Virtual Reality (VR) by exploring the possibility to combine functionality, aesthetics, and human activities as multi-dimensional interactions between humans, computers, and elliptical machines. Considering several key features of elliptical training such as Relative Rate of Perceived Exertion (Relative RPE) scales, target energy expenditure, total walking distance, etc., we optimize the elliptical workout profile to deliver expected training effects while at the same time considering the aesthetics of the virtual environment and the immersiveness delivered to the players by providing with the compatibility between the visual experience and haptic feedback during the gym activities enhanced by VR. In the end, we validate the effectiveness of our approach through a series of numerical experiments and preliminary user studies.