“Climb Beyond” is a summary for full featured service in the indoor climbing market with the goal to make this sport more attractive and enjoyable to everyone. The key product is a device that can observe any climbing route and track a climber on it. This tracking information can be reprojected by a laser beam onto the climbing wall enabling any inexperienced climber to get immediate help while being stuck on the wall. The information can also be used for later analyzing and teaching. Once installed, this product will enable visitors to get a much better climbing experience and advance further more easily.
This document is an opportunity assessment plan trying to reveal the chances of the product to be successful in the indoor climbing market.
Table of Contents
- Description of the product
- Market need
- Description of specific characteristics
- Body and movement tracking
- Body projection
- Project feasibility
- Market size and competition
- Financial plan
- Marketing plan
- Risk assessment
- Conclusion
Objectives and Key Themes
This Opportunity Assessment Plan aims to outline the feasibility and potential of "Climb Beyond," a service designed to enhance the indoor climbing experience. The goal is to make climbing more accessible and enjoyable for all, especially beginners, by providing real-time guidance and support through technological innovation.
- Leveraging technology to improve the indoor climbing experience
- Addressing the need for more accessible and efficient climbing instruction
- Utilizing body tracking technology for real-time guidance and analysis
- Assessing the market potential and competitive landscape
- Developing a comprehensive business plan for "Climb Beyond"
Chapter Summaries
- Description of the product: Introduces the "Climb Beyond" service and its core product, a device that tracks climber movements and projects guidance onto the climbing wall.
- Market need: Analyzes the growing indoor climbing market, highlighting the need for improved instruction and a more welcoming environment for beginners.
- Description of specific characteristics: Details the technological aspects of "Climb Beyond," emphasizing its user-friendliness and efficiency in enhancing climbing skills.
- Body and movement tracking: Explains the technical aspects of body tracking and its application in indoor climbing, focusing on Microsoft Kinect technology and alternative solutions.
- Body projection: Outlines the use of tracked data to provide real-time guidance and support for climbers, enabling them to learn more effectively and feel more secure.
Keywords
This Opportunity Assessment Plan focuses on key topics such as indoor climbing, technology, innovation, accessibility, user experience, body tracking, projection technology, market analysis, business plan, and financial feasibility.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the "Climb Beyond" service?
It is a technology-driven service for indoor climbing gyms that uses tracking and laser projection to guide climbers on the wall.
How does the tracking technology work?
The system uses devices like Microsoft Kinect to observe a climber's movement and provide real-time data for guidance and analysis.
What are the benefits for beginner climbers?
Beginners get immediate help when stuck, as the system can project the next best moves or holds directly onto the climbing wall.
Is this product feasible for climbing gym owners?
The document includes an opportunity assessment plan that evaluates project feasibility, market size, competition, and financial planning.
Can the data be used for coaching?
Yes, the tracking information can be stored for later analysis, allowing instructors to teach more effectively based on recorded movements.
- Quote paper
- Dipl.-Inf. Matthias Heise (Author), 2012, Climb Beyond. The future of indoor climbing - an opportunity assessment plan, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/263896