INTRODUCTION
R/M is a wearable AI system that coordinates rhythm using body movements.
This project began from designing a musical educational tool, however ended up becoming a bigger idea that applies to more fields. Studying rhythm is beneficial to us in a variety of ways which we don't even notice. It creates more neuron connections, improves our moods, and trains our brains unknowingly.
What is rhythm?
Rhythm is the a fundamental element of music. However, rhythm does not only exist in music, it is everywhere. For example, the orbit revolution of the earth, the hunting habits of predators and even the blood circulation in a person's body all follow a form of rhythm.
Why is rhythm important?
Rhythm acts as a magical link between body movements and brain functionality. Studying rhythm can have an array of benefits:
・Better body-brain coordination;
・Deeper understanding the music;
・Creating more neuron connections for Parkinson's and ADHD patients.
Fields
Music education, sport, fitness, therapy, health, etc.
Existing products / solutions
Metronome, fitness tracker, swimming (biking, running, etc) tempo trainer, sleep cycle monitor; Marathon pacer, personal coach, music tutor, etc.
Problems
The human brain is not trustable for rhythm/tempo/time perception. Our blood pressure, mood, brain activities and a lot more other factors can easily change the perception of rhythm; Human tutoring cost time, money. It is emotional, and not accurate as machine; Machines or products are accurate but lack of a perception, analysis, and feedback system comparing to human being; Fitness trackers are lack of simultaneously feedbacks during body movements.
Solution
To build a wearable AI system that combines the accuracy of machine and the methodology, detection/feedback system of human being. It detects and send multi sensory feedbacks to users simultaneously during body movements.
PROCESS
HOW DOES IT WORK ?
DESIGN
TRACKER
The tracker is able to track users' rhythm from their body movement, biological clock, heart beat. Information are sent to the system and generate feedbacks and guidance to users through the headband. Users are able to know their foot steps, workout situation, music tempo, biological clock, heart beat, sport rhythm, and calories by the information gathered from the tracker.