CASE: Glow Yoga Mat
Where: MIT
When: Fall 2013
top: Glow in action, 2013
bottom: Glow team with final prototype at 2.009 presentation, 2013
Glow is an interactive yoga mat that aims to make personalized yoga more accessible to users.
The mat consists of multiple layers that house technology that enables audio and visual instruction and feedback for the user. Glow contains 572 RGB LEDs to display pose position, three pressure sensing mats to provide balance feedback and Dragon Skin silicone to preserve the texture and feel of a traditional yoga mat.
Glow connects to a user's computer using a standard USB cord to play instructional videos and record pressure data. Users get feedback instantly and can review their data later to track improvement.
As one of two team leaders, I had responsibility of managing a team of 18 students to maintain organization and meet deadlines. At the final presentation, Glow won 1st place rated by the audience, 1st place in technology and 2nd place in prototype.
Skills Highlights:
- Leadership
- Project management
- Budget management
Additional Resources:
Final Presentation and 2013 2.009 Class GalleryBoston Magazine, "MIT Students Created a Light Up Yoga Mat"
