A handheld animated advisor for physical activity promotion

January 2006  | Bickmore TW, Gruber A, Intille S, Mauer D


AMIA Annu Symp Proc.2006;:855.

Abstract:
We have developed an animated PDA-based advisor that can engage sedentary adults in dialogues about their physical activity throughout the day. An integrated accelerometer enables the advisor to initiate interactions and provide real-time feedback. Results of preliminary usability testing of interaction modalities are presented and a planned efficacy study using free-living sedentary adults is described.

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