1. Exer-station 2007 Quang Bui Derrick Newsome

2. Project Overview Create a peripheral for gaming systems that requires exercise to function Requires peddling or stepping type motion for the controller to work Doesn’t disconnect controller from system Has to be useable in the sitting position

3. Project Background Parents cannot motivate their kids to exercise Kids willing to game but not exercise Some of the kids have disabilities that make it difficult to exercise

4. Sponsor Proposed by Marshall Summar Associate Professor in Pediatrics who is specialized in dealing with disabled children Ken Roberts Experienced Engineer, MBA student with youth exercise interests

5. Market Potential The product will be targeted toward disabled and obese children Doctors and pediatricians Rehabilitation centers

6. Work Completed Determined specification needs and wants Started work on initial prototypes Researched ps2 controller circuitry

7. Current Work Meet with Tech Transfer Order equipment to build first functional prototype Circuit testing and design

8. Future Work Analyzing the circuitry of other consoles Finish functional prototype by end of January Test effectiveness of machine by measuring calorie burn