Google Glass-controlled treadmill debuts at CES 2014
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       The world's first Google Glass-controlled treadmill will go on display at the 2014 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas this week, allowing attendees to get feedback on their workout routine.
      
      
       The treadmill, created by fitness equipment manufacturer Technogym, allows the Glass wearer to control the speed of the treadmill using voice commands. They can also see running data on their headset and communicate with a personal trainer via a webcam.
      
      
       The system is created around an Android-based platform for cardio training equipment, known as Unity. When users log into Unity, all of their performance data is fed back to a cloud computing platform called mywellness cloud, allowing them to keep track of their progress over time.
      
      
       Users can also personalise their account by downloading fitness apps from the Technogym App Store – such as MapMyFitness, RunKeeper and Withings – as well as linking their favourite entertainment apps and social media profiles to their account.
      
      
       Technogym is hoping that third party app developers will use the treadmill's API to come up with innovative new use cases.
      
      
       “With the look and feel of a tablet, Technogym’s UNITY console offers a revolutionary, interactive training experience,” said Nerio Alessandri, president and founder of Technogym.
      
      
       “It provides users with a personalised training program, favourite apps, TV programs, and entertainment and it’s open to any third party app and device, like Google glasses or the many movement tacking devices.”
      
      
      
       The Technogym treadmill is already installed in several gyms across the UK. The Google Glass integration will be available later this year.
      
     