Virtual-reality based flycycle exercise machine

Details Virtual-reality based flycycle exercise machine Virtual-reality based flycycle exercise machine

1994-12-19

1996-12-17

Cheng, Joe

Education and demonstration

Physical education

434307R, 482 5, 482902, A63B 6900, G09B 900, G09B 1900

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055847005

ABSTRACT:
An exercise machine is used interactively with a video monitor and an audio loudspeaker to create a physical sensation through a 3-D environment. A recumbent exercise bicycle with an attached monitor is suspended from an outer supporting frame by utilizing a four-bar linkage. A rolling action is created by pulling individually the crank and lever of the four-bar linkage; turning action, by moving the crack and lever laterally. A pitching action is created by pushing or pulling on a handlebar mounted on the outer frame. The rate of motion through the scene is achieved by pedaling. These features provide a total full-body workout interactively with computer games.

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