Development of a Strength Training Measurement Device

Spring Update

Team 19
Kendall Parker Sponsor: Dr. Michael Devine
Brad Bone Faculty Advisor: Dr. Camilo Ordonez
Manny Cabrera Instructor: Dr. Chiang Shih
Fiona Robertson
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Parker

1. Initial Requirements
Use off-the shelf components to construct a device for measuring
how powerful an athlete is. Transmit data to a smartphone for
storing and displaying results

Measurements include, but are not limited to:

1. How fast a person can move weight a given distance
2. How much acceleration a person can impart to a given weight
3. Compare users and track progress
4. How much jerk a person can impart to a given weight

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2. Background Research
Entrepreneur aspect
Projected Customers
Other devices on market
Strength - How much weight a person can lift
vs.
Power - How fast a person can lift a given weight
Explosive strength training
Common sports and exercises
Usefulness of jerk to athletics

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3. Customer Discovery & Surveys

Seven trainers in the Tallahassee area, average of 10 years experience
3 from Premier Health and Fitness
2 from Atlas Fit
2 from Florida A&M University
Common feedback:
A power measurement device would be useful to track their clients progress &
overall health
Jerk is not a significant measurement for athletics
Heart rate (calorie burn) is a metric desired especially by female customers
Common power measuring exercises: bench press, deadlift, and squat

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4. Design Concept Development

Key Takeaways
#1 EC =
relaying
workout
metrics
No device has
everything
A complete,
affordable
workout
assistant is
essential to
customer
satisfaction

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5. Updated Project Goals

Revised Problem Statement Target Customers

Using off the shelf components, Athletes and their trainers
combine heart rate monitoring with
power and strength metrics to create Intermediate to advanced gym-goers
a more complete user workout.

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Robertson

1. Methodology
Design Stage
Background Research, Market Analysis, Customer Discovery
Finalize Conceptual Design

Prototype Stage
Build and Order parts, assemble

Verification Stage
Test with Athletes and Trainers
Data Analysis, Build Programs

Modification Stage
Iterate/Pivot, build final prototype
Build Mobile Application

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Robertson

2. Project Objectives
Primary Secondary
1. Build Prototype #1 1. Mobile Application Sync
Optimize component arrangement Establish bluetooth connectivity
Full assembly with experimental housing End of Workout review

2. Gather Data Real-time workout updates

Test with athletes and trainers 2. Connection of Heart Rate

Develop algorithms for data analysis Monitor
Verify output for mobile application Real-time heart rate tracking

3. Build Prototype #2 3. Battery Selection

To use for app development

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3. Final Design Selection - Arduino

0.7
1.14
1.1 0.11 0.16
0.11 0.16 0.71
0.98
1.3

Arduino ProMini 328

Bluefruit LE SparkFun SparkFun Single SparkFun FTDI
Microcontroller &
Bluetooth Module Accelerometer & Lead Heart Rate Module
Circuit Board
Gyroscope Monitor

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4. Final Design Selection - Casing

Snap Fit Top with External Grooves

3D printed with ABS plastic

Used with temporary velcro

wristband

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5. Prototype Development
Assembly
Individual components will be stacked
Accelerometer closest to wrist
Bluetooth module on top
Utilize combination of soldering wires and pins
Programming
Currently working on accelerometer placement and validation
Coding and programming will be completed simultaneously with
assembly

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6. Mobile Application
IOS and Android Compatibility
Relay workout statistics
Reps, power output, velocity, and form
Store prior workout data
Power progression
User-friendly Diagrams and Indicators
Graphs, and numerical outputs

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1. Current Status
Completed

In Progress

Upcoming

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2. inNOLEvation Challenge
Named Top 15 Semifinalist Jan 25

Final Business Model Due Feb 9

Business Pitch Presentation Feb 10

Top 7 Semi Finalists Announced Feb 13

Executive Summary Due Feb 27

Final Judging & Awards Ceremony Mar 3

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1. Projected Challenges
During programming
Noise filtering of accelerometer data
Utilization of advanced arduino components
During Testing
Accuracy of readings
Stability of device
App creation
Optimization of app display during workout
User friendly interface

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Cabrera

2. Missed Milestones
Task Expected Completion Actual Completion

Iterations of assembly
Early December 2016 Late January 2017
configurations

Finish Part Ordering Early December 2016 Late January 2017

Validate Accelerometer
Early January 2017 Early February 2017
Readings

Begin Testing Mid December 2016 Late February 2017

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Cabrera

1. Prototyping Stage

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Cabrera

2. Verification Stage

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Cabrera

3. Modification Stage

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Cabrera

Summary
Redefined project goals based on background research & surveys
Established primary & secondary project objectives
Build a complete prototype
Gather data from testing with athletes and trainers
Analyze data and generate workout metrics
Current Status:
Preparing for semifinals of inNOLEvation challenge
Evaluating assembly options for prototype
Up Next:
Connection and sample tests of accelerometer
Development of programming map

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Questions?

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Appendix

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Full Gantt Chart

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Business Model Canvas

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Customer Customer Concep Concep Concept
Requirement Importance t1 t2 3
Accurate 5 3 5 1

Reliable 4 5 3 3 Satisfaction Key

Heart Rate Tracking 5 5 5 5 Low 1

Small 5 5 5 5 Middle 3

Lightweight 4 3 3 5 High 5

Attachable to Body 3 5 5 5 Max Score 195

Affordable 4 3 3 5 Score =
(CI x Satisfaction
Smartphone Rank)
4 5 5 5
Synchronous

Relays key workout

5 5 5 5
metrics

Scores 169 172 167 25

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Parts List and Cost Breakdown

Price
Component Part Name
($)

Microcontroller & Circuit

Arduino Pro Mini 328 9.95
Board

Bluetooth Module NRF8001 Bluefruit LE Breakout 19.95

FTDI Module FTDI Module 14.95

Accelerometer Sparkfun IMU Breakout MPU 9250 14.95

Sparkfun Single Leaf Heart Rate

Heart Rate Monitor 19.95
Monitor AD823

Cable for Heart Rate

Sensor Cable - Electrode Pads 4.95
Monitor
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Total 84.70
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Proof of Concept Testing

Bench press simulation monitored
with accelerometer

Used to verify power output could be

correlated to accelerometer
output

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Previously Selected Parts

TBD
0.28 TBD
0.16
0.11 0.52 0.16
0.11 0.53

0.28

SparkFun Texas Instrument STMicroelectronics SparkFun Single Outsourced Circuit

Accelerometer & Bluetooth Module Microcontroller Lead Heart Rate Board
Gyroscope Monitor

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Decision Matrix for Wristband Material

Criteria Importance Rating Silicon Velcro

Weight 5 4 4

Cost 2 5 5

Manufacturability 4 1 5

Durability 5 2 4

Size-ability 5 2 5

Heat Resistance 5 5 3

Cleanability/Water Proof 4 5 1

Total 99 114
Weighted Total = (Importance Rating x
Score)
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Decision Matrix for Casing Material

Criteria Importance Rating Carbon Fiber ABS Plastic

Weight 5 5 4

Cost 2 3 5

Manufacturability 4 2 5

Durability 5 2 4

Weighted Total 44 70
Weighted Total = (Importance Rating x
Score)

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