Development of virtual simulator for paddle powered vehicle

A large number of individuals are languid in regard to workouts. They are reluctant to go out for biking. This venture gives a virtual situation to them while they do practice on indoor machines. A viable alternative to these methods of transport that can be alluring to a wide crowd, for transport in a versatile range of environments in a protected space for exercises in cycling. This virtual space is created with Unity, a real-time cross-platform game engine which supports Virtual Reality (VR) technology. The clients can have a rich and immersive interaction with the system. The sensor attached to the stationary bicycle sends signals to the client's cell phone by means of Bluetooth which controls the virtual vehicle on the gadget. The motion from the paddle and steering movement is tallied as the speed and direction of the virtual automobile. Low energy Bluetooth, potentiometers, gyro-sensor, reed switch, and accelerometer were used as components to make the system to achieve the mentioned tasks. The uniqueness of this innovation lies in the coherence of the system which allows the costumer to implement in almost in any paddle powered vehicle in a user-friendly manner with economic feasibility.