Projects/Group project · QUT with ModBox
A coach demonstrates a boxing routine once, and every athlete’s machine follows.
At a glance
As ModBox grows, coaches find it harder to give individual feedback and coordinate training.
Three opportunities: tracking progress, supporting health habits and enabling remote coaching.
A machine that records and broadcasts routines, paired with a mat that senses footwork.
A working Arduino prototype, shown in a video demonstration.
The problem
ModBox is a community-based, low-risk form of boxing. It is a sport-based development initiative that builds five physical qualities: coordination, muscle and speed endurance, reactive power, aerobic capacity and injury resistance.
As the ModBox community keeps growing, it is becoming harder for coaches to give individual feedback and coordinate training routines.
physical qualities ModBox training is built to develop.
The brief
Design a new-to-the-world product system that enhances ModBox training or performance by supporting athletes’ personal growth, learning and progress tracking.
Research
Our research pointed to three opportunities to focus on.
Approach
Each of us generated concepts against the three opportunities, from interactive focus pads to sensing mats. We compared them, then froze the design around a system that lets one coach lead many athletes.
Solution
Two new-to-the-world products that let coaches set up training schedules and routines easily, in person or over the air.
01Group training
The coach enters a preset routine or records a live punching routine on the lead machine. Once confirmed, it is sent wirelessly to every other machine. The coach demonstrates once, then gives individual feedback to the athletes who need it most.
02Agility Mat
LEDs react to tempo, intensity and footwork. A Velostat layer between the lights records heatmaps, footwork combinations, zones and pressure, and the EVA foam mats interconnect to suit any space or training style.
03Over the air
A microprocessor transmits routines over the air, which suits remote training. Built-in storage holds predefined routines so athletes can practise specific drills.
04System
Each product works on its own. Connected through the app, they display and collect real-time data that can be reviewed live or after each session.
05Construction
High-strength steel coated in Bullyliner resists wear and tear, and spring-loaded rubber handles adjust the machine.
06Storage
Pull the lower handle to fold the machine flat for storage. Front wheels roll it into place when needed.
07Universal design
A height adjustment knob sets the machine to suit any athlete.
Making
The prototype brought together Arduino electronics, LED strike pads and a full-size stand. My part was prototyping, model making and the Arduino code.
Mechanism3 photos
Electronics and prototype9 photos
Outcome
The prototype records a routine on one machine and plays it back on the others, shown in the demonstration video.
Contact
Open to freelance, industrial design, product development and design engineering opportunities.
Do you have something in mind?
Any ideas, big or small.
Let’s create together and bring your vision to life.
