Navigating the design of simulated exercising peers: insights from a participatory design study.

Journal: Frontiers in digital health
Published Date: Jan 1, 2025

Abstract

BACKGROUND: To fight sedentary lifestyles, researchers have introduced various technological interventions aimed at promoting physical activity through social support. These interventions encourage people to exercise together, maintaining high levels of motivation. However, the unpredictable nature of human peers makes it challenging to control behavior and balance these interventions effectively. Artificial intelligence agents, on the other hand, can provide consistent social support and are more controllable. Hence, we propose Simulated Exercising Peers (SEPs) as a promising solution for providing agent-based social support for physical activity.

Authors

  • Alessandro Silacci
    Persuasive Technology Lab, Information Systems Department, University of Lausanne, Lausanne, Switzerland.
  • Mauro Cherubini
    Persuasive Technology Lab, Information Systems Department, University of Lausanne, Lausanne, Switzerland.
  • Maurizio Caon
    Digital Business Center, School of Management of Fribourg, HES-SO University of Applied Sciences and Arts Western Switzerland, Fribourg, Switzerland.

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