Thursday, October 8, 2009

The Challenge Disc brings some competition to the Wii

MFT recently released it's interactive Challenge Disc, a wobbling balance board, that hooks up to a PC or Mac, and provides "intelligent" physical training with feedback. The company also asserts that performing exercises on the board will improve overall fitness, coordination, back and joint health and even concentration. The system, which comes with 6 different games and the board, has 5 training or difficulty levels. Users determine their level with a pre-test and gradually build to the higher levels. The board uses sensors at the base to read movement and give immediate feedback, but the company claims these sensors work differently than those in the Wii Fit Board, which use pressure sensors. So far, it appears that it can only be purchased in Europe, but I'm investigating to find out more. Stay tuned.

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