PulseSuit
Feel the music. Move without sound.
A haptic vest for Deaf fitness experience.
This leads to a key question:
What if the functions of music in fitness—rhythm, timing, intensity, and movement guidance—could be translated into another sensory form instead of sound?
If these cues could be felt rather than heard, could Deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals also engage in rhythm-based exercise?
Based on this idea, PulseSuit is designed as a wearable system that translates music into tactile feedback, allowing the body to directly perceive rhythm and movement.
Mapping Music to Vibration
e.g.: Another Day of Sun -> Motor Intensity
Body Mapping
How vibration is distributed across different areas of the body
Major Muscle Groups
This distribution is based on the primary muscle groups involved in upper-body movement:Arms – responsible for movement execution (pushing, pulling, lifting)
Chest – associated with pushing actions
Back – associated with pulling actions and posture
Core – responsible for stability and balance
Spatial & Symmetrical Design
The symmetrical layout (left/right) provides clear spatial differentiation.
Left vs. right vibration → directional cues
Distributed zones → localized feedback
This allows users to intuitively understand which part of the body should be activated during movement.
System Design