The coronavirus pandemic has caused millions of citizens around the world to be sheltered in their homes to contain the spread of the disease.
As a consequence, technology has been the best ally to stay in social and work communication, but also in an active state.
There are apps that allow users to exercise from home, and now it seems that morning routine will take a completely unexpected turn. As much as we like to run, it is not always fun and much less if we do it alone.
To put an end to the excuses, comes Ghost Pacer, a hologram that accompanies you to run at the time or place you want. Not only will you not feel alone with him, but he also seeks to avoid getting close to other people in the middle of a health crisis.
How Ghost Pacer works
Before you get excited, don’t think that you will run past the hologram and that everyone will see it. It works by means of augmented reality glasses.
These show a holographic opponent in the middle of the visual field of the wearer, stimulating their performance and motivating the overcoming of goals and objectives, regardless of the place or time in which they train.
This interesting accessory was presented by its creators as “the only mixed reality headset in the world that is light enough to be worn comfortably while running.”
It weighs only 90 grams and its maximum thickness is 10 millimeters. Its 800 mAh battery lasts 6 hours of continuous use and recharges in just one hour.
Its augmented reality field of view is 30 ° and its graphics capacity is 3,965 pixels per inch. In addition, these glasses are resistant to water and dust.
The most interesting thing is that this holographic runner is very customizable. For example, you can configure it to be yourself in a previous race, since the app records your routes and speed. In this way, you can run against yourself, and try to outdo yourself.
The Ghost Pacer is being funded on Kickstarter, where it has already met the goal.