Exercise Support System Utilizing the Behavior of Audience Robots

Key Points

• The system demonstrates that audience robots can significantly increase exercise enjoyment for users engaging in virtual boxing activities.
• Evaluation showed that changing nonverbal behaviors of audience robots positively impacts exercise motivation and user experience.
• Design of audience robots includes vocalization, actions, and facial expressions that adapt based on user performance levels.
• Highlights the potential for virtual engagement tools to boost physical activity and overall motivation in digital environments.

Abstract