AirCycle proof-of-concept: Work towards using gamification and IoT to fight the global obesity crisis

The world is becoming overweight and obese. A multitude of health organisations provide dire statistics about the prevalance of obesity in modern society. It is a problem which spans both the first world and the third world. To counter this problem, there is a growing number of apps for smart devices and wearable devices which encourage people to exercise. These apps and wearables, however, are often not focused on the poor, the aged, and the infirm who can not afford such devices. This paper looks at the possibility of installing exercise equipment in public places which provide real-world value for exercising. The participant would not need to purchase any devices.