Bandit is a personal trainer, and also a robot. This exercising robot was developed by researches at the USC Viterbi School of Engineering. Bandit is part of professor Maja Mataric’s lab, which specializes in creating socially assistive robots.
Bandit the exercising robot uses vocal encouragement and articulating arms to help get people active. Bandit’s vocal cues can come off a little sarcastic but the exercising robot means well, and good intentions and encouragement are all anyone really needs from a personal trainer. Right?
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Socially-assistive Robots
- Opportunity for disruptive innovation in developing robots that can provide social support and encouragement during exercise.
- Robotic Personal Training
- Opportunity for disruptive innovation in creating robots that act as personal trainers, using vocal cues and articulating arms to motivate individuals.
- Exercise Technology
- Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the development of technology that enhances and encourages physical activity.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Fitness Industry
- Opportunity for disruptive innovation in incorporating robotic personal trainers into fitness centers and home workout routines.
- Robotics Industry
- Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the production and advancement of socially-assistive robots that can be used for various applications, including personal training.
- Healthcare Industry
- Opportunity for disruptive innovation in using socially-assistive robots as tools for rehabilitation and exercise therapy in healthcare settings.
