Precor Reach
Assistive Stretcher
Hello there
The Divisi speaker family mimics the immersive atmosphere of a live performance
Overview
Precor Reach is an assistive lower-body stretching machine designed for a wide range of sizes, heights, and mobility levels. The device formalizes the stretching process while keeping autonomy entirely in the hands of the user.
Project duration:
6 weekS
Oct - Dec 2024
6 weekS
Oct - Dec 2024
Contributors:
Eli kimchi
hillary chen
Eli kimchi
hillary chen
instructor:
Jason germany
Jason germany
Foundation
By emulating the natural mechanics of lower-body joints, Precor Reach can steer users of all mobility ranges into the correct stretching orientations.
the fire escape ladder has remained functionally unchanged since 1904.
Interface
An orientation process for new users streamlines the calibration process and opens the doors for personal metric collection and goal setting.
benchmarking
The device considers all zones of current assistive stretching technology, opting for a solution that tends toward a user-controlled, yet guided process.
Strips along the side of the speaker allude to an abstract soundscape.
When pushing down on the speaker's head to raise volume, these strips would bend outwards, directly representing the increased volume of emitted sound waves.
When pushing down on the speaker's head to raise volume, these strips would bend outwards, directly representing the increased volume of emitted sound waves.
development
Ongoing iteration led to a stretch-actuating dial that simplifies and unifies the core interaction, preserving user autonomy.
adaptability
The machine adjusts to accommodate the proportions and ranges of motion of the 5th–95th percentiles of heights and sizes.
refinement
Designed with Precor's VBL in mind, Precor Reach looks towards the future of gym equipment while maintaining a comfortable sense of familiarity.
COnclusion
Precor Reach formalizes the stretching ritual, turning a casual, overlooked, and often formidable activity into a widely accessible, guided routine.