Guo Licheng continued, "For most users, the space at home is limited. They can only have one fitness equipment. If they set up a treadmill and a spinning bicycle, aerobic training would be solved, but strength training would not be possible. "
"That's because strength training requires at least bench presses and dumbbells. Most people would not be able to set up another set of strength training equipment at home after the treadmill takes up space."
"However, on the other hand, if the user has a strength training machine at home, aerobic training can be achieved in other ways."
"For example, using yoga mats in the living room to do aerobics, bobbi jumps, and so on."
"Since the main purpose of the smart fitness drying rack is to do strength training, the parts that we need to train must be the core strength muscles such as the chest and back."
"There's no need for too many tricks. After all, people who pursue so many details of strength training will definitely go to the gym. We are targeting ordinary users. Most of them are fitness noobs. This machine has to be simple, easy to understand, and easy to persevere with. "
"First of all, it must be a machine that targets the chest. The chest muscles are easier to train. The effect is fast and obvious. We need a chest clamp. We can do three modes: butterfly clamp, straight arm clamp, and reverse extension. "
"Next is the back. The back is relatively simple. We just need to make a pull-down training machine on top of the machine, and a sitting rowing machine on the bottom. "
"Then, we can use the existing structure to make a pull-up booster. The seat for clamping the chest and pulling the back can be used as a support for the kneeling posture during pull-ups. "
"Then, we can do a rope curl at the bottom. We can train the biceps and brachioradialis."
"We can add a barbell with a guide rail in the middle. We can lie on the seat and do bench presses. We can also fold the seat and stand on the ground to do weighted squats."
"If that's the case … the exercises that this machine can do include: butterfly chest clamp, straight arm clamp, reverse arm extension, pull-down, rowing sitting, pull-ups, rope curls, bench press, and weighted squats. A total of nine exercises. Most of the muscles in the body should be able to be trained. "
"Its size should be about the same as an ordinary gantry. Its length, width, and height should be about 2.1 meters, 1.4 meters, and 2.1 meters. It should cover an area of about 3 square meters."
Guo Licheng took a pen and paper from the side and quickly drew a sketch.
Chang You and Wang Xiaobin came over to watch.
The main structure was a cuboid frame made of metal, and the back was a counterweight. Except for the barbell, all the strength training used this set of counterweights.
The seat was relatively wide and could be fixed in place. It could also be used as a knee support for pull-ups. Of course, it could also be folded. It wouldn't be a hindrance.
Two mechanical arms stretched out from the upper half, which could be used to do chest clamping exercises. There were two crossbars at the top and bottom, which were used for pulling back and rowing in a sitting position.
There was a barbell placed horizontally in the middle, which could be used for bench pressing, squatting, and shoulder exercises.
Although Guo Licheng's drawing skills were a little bad, Chang You and Wang Xiaobin had fitness experience after all. They also had some understanding of the usage of various equipment, so they could still understand it.
Chang You nodded slightly after reading it, but he still frowned. "Strictly speaking, this is an upgraded version of the comprehensive fitness equipment. There's definitely no problem with its functions."
"However … this is obviously different from the 'smart drying rack' that Boss Pei requested.
Guo Licheng nodded. "Uh, I've only designed the most basic functions. The details will definitely need to be perfected."
Chang You stood up and called Little Jiang in.
"I'll tell you how to modify it. Come and draw a simple prototype."
Little Jiang nodded and began to modify it according to Chang You's instructions.
"First of all, since it's a drying rack, the current size is definitely not suitable. The pillars on the outside of the gantry take up too much space and are a serious waste of space. I think we should design it into an 'I' shape. The main support, including the two rails of the barbell, should be concentrated on the vertical bar in the middle. "
"The original structure of the gantry makes people feel like it's a cage. It's more closed. After modification, it will be more open. It's similar to the feeling of a basketball stand."
"The two mechanical arms of the chest clamp can also be made foldable. They can be folded and placed together with the top bar. Then, the barbell can be fixed in a position higher. After folding the seat, the center of the entire machine will be empty. It won't affect walking back and forth normally. "
"Secondly, we have to make some simple designs and functions for the 'drying rack'."
"The current shape is more like an ordinary clothes rack. Clothes can be hung on the top beam in a row. What's more, it's divided into levels. The beam at the top and the barbell at the bottom can hang different clothes separately. "
"We'll add a few more fans at the top. Not only can they blow the clothes to speed up the drying process, but they can also cool down the users during exercise."
"Finally, the 'intelligent' part."
"In addition to adding artificial intelligence AEEIS, we can also install intelligent modules in various parts. For example, we can install a module on the counterweight mechanism to know how much the user's current counterweight is. We can install sensors on the mechanical arms and seats to know if the user's current movements are standard. At the same time, we can also determine if the user has restored the machine to the standard position after using it. "
"Finally, the game …"
Wang Xiaobin took over the conversation. "I think this game should be used in conjunction with this machine."
"It's a good idea to add an intelligent module. That way, we can monitor the players' movements in real time."
"Actually, the biggest problem with traditional fitness methods is that it's boring and unsustainable. The fun of the game is to provide users with a certain degree of interest through the combination of graphics, sound, and gameplay so that it's easier for them to persevere. "
"My idea is to give these fitness movements a game packaging. For example, the protagonist is a warrior. Specific fitness movements are his skills. He can defeat monsters through his skills. We can break down the amount of training that needs to be done every day into checkpoints. Players can achieve the goal of training as long as they complete these checkpoints. "
"During the checkpoints, we can add elements such as encouragement from the voice-over and provocation from the monsters to stimulate the players' desire to fight and make it easier for them to persevere."
"Another key point is that we can let players fill in their height and weight. At the same time, we can measure their heart rate according to the training volume to roughly determine their physical fitness. We can then adjust the training volume to ensure the best training effect."
"What's more, these data can be interconnected with the fitness data in Tengda Life App, including daily reminders, training schedules, and so on. They are all ready-made and can be used directly."
Chang You nodded as he recorded. "Yes, how much is the general investment in the game?"
Wang Xiaobin thought for a moment. "The investment won't be very big. Two to three million yuan should be enough. That's because the movements, scenes, monsters, and other aspects of the content can be reused. The main workload is still on the design and details of the checkpoints. "
"If the game is sold as a bundle with the equipment, we can also earn back the cost by selling the equipment."
Chang You looked at Guo Licheng again. "Coach Guo, how much do you think this equipment will cost if we don't consider the smart module?"
Guo Licheng thought for a moment. "There are some similar fitness equipment online that costs about 3,500 yuan to 4,000 yuan. Our current set needs to be designed separately. We have to install it and be responsible for after-sales service. The cost should be 4,500 yuan. "
Chang You nodded. "Yes, in that case, coupled with the smart module and other functions, and considering the bundled price of the game, it would be more appropriate to set it at around 5,000 yuan."
"It's a little expensive. As a home fitness equipment, the mainstream equipment in the market is priced at around 3,500 yuan. Our price does not have much of an advantage. "
"The machine that sells for 3,500 yuan is far inferior to our equipment in terms of function and interest, but the difference of 1,500 yuan would still make many people hesitate."
Little Jiang raised his hand and said, "Boss Chang, I have a different opinion."
"Actually, users who are willing to pay for home fitness equipment, the difference of 1,500 yuan is not the main factor they consider."
"They are mainly worried about two things: the first is that it takes up space, and the second is that it is difficult to persevere."
"Now that housing prices are so high, most people have limited space in their homes. Even if this equipment is placed on the balcony, it will take up about three square meters. If we calculate it according to the price of 15,000 yuan per square meter, the cost of occupying land will be close to 50,000 yuan. "
"Compared to 50,000 yuan, what is the difference of 1,500 yuan?"
"If you buy fitness equipment and don't use it, it will only eat dust. It will also be a loss to use it as a drying rack."
"If you buy it, it will eat dust and take up space. It will not be easy to sell it. That is the key reason why most people do not buy home fitness equipment."
"However, the folding design of our product leaves some space. It is better to hang clothes than ordinary fitness equipment. What's more, it is interesting and easier to persevere."
"As long as we do well, we will definitely be very competitive."
"I think we should be different from traditional fitness equipment in terms of appearance. We should not use black, but white that is more technology-rich. It should look more like a technological product than fitness equipment when it shrinks. We should try our best to make it as beautiful as possible. "
"The key to this machine should not be the price, but its popularity. As long as we have popularity and there are no competitors in the market, the difference of 1,500 yuan is not a big problem. "
"What's more, we have more functions, better effects, and a game."
Chang You nodded slightly. "Yes, that makes sense!"
The smart fitness drying rack might be a little silly and could not guarantee a 100% success, but at least the product's positioning was clear.
Only young people would buy such fitness equipment. Since that was the case, they would try their best to meet the needs of young people and win against all the other competitors.
What's more, it should not matter if they suffered losses in the early stages as a supplement to the Deposit Fitness industry. As long as their reputation was stable and their popularity slowly increased, they would eventually earn it back.
Boss Pei should be more tolerant of the losses in the early stages.
Little Jiang had already completed the rough design of the exterior while everyone discussed.
Compared to other fitness equipment, the smart fitness drying rack would look more beautiful and technological.
On the other hand, the game would be made into a mobile game. It would be connected to the Deposit Fitness data in Tengda Life App. It could be played on a cell phone, a tablet, or projected onto a monitor.
There was a smart module on the smart fitness drying rack. Once it was connected to a cell phone or tablet, it could detect the current state of the equipment, record the user's movements, and give real-time feedback in the game.
The three of them compared the plan for the smart fitness drying rack and perfected some details.
Chang You was very satisfied. "Alright, we'll set this plan for now!"
"Everyone, complete the parts that you are responsible for. We will maintain good communication and complete Boss Pei's mission perfectly!"
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