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Cancer-Combating Punching Bags

This Interactive Punching Bag Helps the 'Fight Cancer' Organization

— November 6, 2015 — Lifestyle
This interactive punching bag was created on behalf of the 'Fight Cancer' organization. The punching bag is made of motion sensors, shock detectors and over 4,000 resilient LEDs.

The punching bag will be brought to gyms across The Netherlands for the Fight Cancer organization events. This will provide guests with the opportunity to jump into the ring and literally help fight cancer. When someone enters the ring they must enter their age, sex and lifestyle. The bag will then set up a personalized game based on the participants cancer risk profile, which they just created. The punching bag will begin lighting up various sections that represent “developing cancer cells,” which participants are meant to punch before they grow too big.

This unique gamification activity in support of cancer and cancer research will not only raise awareness, it will also gain active participation in the fight to prevent and eliminate cancer.
Trend Themes
1. Interactive Punching Bags - Creating interactive punching bags with motion sensors and shock detectors opens up opportunities for gamification and personalized workouts.
2. Personalized Fitness Games - Developing personalized games for participants based on their cancer risk profile encourages active participation and raises awareness for cancer prevention.
3. Gamification for Health Causes - Using gamification as a tool to support health causes like cancer research not only raises awareness but also promotes engagement and active involvement.
Industry Implications
1. Fitness Equipment Manufacturing - Incorporating motion sensors and shock detectors into fitness equipment provides opportunities for innovative product development and enhanced user experiences.
2. Wellness and Healthcare - Integrating personalized game experiences into wellness and healthcare programs offers disruptive innovation opportunities to engage and motivate individuals towards healthier lifestyles.
3. Non-profit and Fundraising - Introducing interactive gamification activities for non-profit organizations and fundraising events allows for creative and engaging ways to raise awareness and generate donations.
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