STEPBYSTEP is an interactive wearable in a form of jogging pants that manipulates and plays music depending on one’s body movements. The wearable plays music at different rates according how fast you are moving, the slower you move, the slower the music will play and the faster you move, the faster the music will play. stepbystep utilizes the technology of Arduino to code the program, store audio files, detect speed, and relay the playback information of the music. This system gives the user control over how their music is played and lets them explore a unique and personal interaction. stepbystep is intended as the stepping stone to encourage people to have a more active lifestyle and hopes to serve as initial motivation to get involved with physical fitness.
This interactive wearable utilizes different motivating factors with regards to personal fitness and aims to provide a fun and engaging way to be active. This is technology for wellness that asks people to be mindful and reflective of their body movements.
