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World Congress 2026 Europe • Jul 9, 2026 • Session details

Playing Pong on a shoulder press machine

Daniel Meilak , Enris Nogare von Tein

How do you turn a 300kg shoulder press into a multiplayer Pong console? Discover how EGYM engineers used C++ and local networks to gamify heavy fitness hardware.

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#1 about 4 min

Digitizing the workout experience with smart strength machines

How software-controlled fitness equipment automates weight setup and personalizes training plans on the fly.

#2 about 2 min

Encouraging developer innovation through dedicated hack days

Dedicated time for experimentation allows software engineers to build unconventional projects like gym-based video games.

#3 about 2 min

Transforming gym equipment into a gaming interface safely

Converting a strength machine lever into a custom Pong controller requires strict firmware safeguards against extreme weight output.

#4 about 3 min

Utilizing custom firmware for variable torque manipulation

Adjusting custom motor firmware manipulates weight resistance rapidly to simulate the responsive feel of a gaming joystick.

#5 about 3 min

Building rapid game prototypes with C++ and Qt

Combining C++ performance code with JavaScript and QML enables quick iteration and design adjustments during development.

#6 about 2 min

Managing rapid firmware deployments to machine fleets

A custom pipeline pushes cloud-based build code directly to target local machines within minutes for fast iteration.

#7 about 4 min

Engineering real-time multiplayer using local network broadcasting

Bypassing intensive internet traffic constraints by syncing complete game state directly across offline gym machines via local networking.

#8 about 3 min

Scaling experimental game concepts into production fitness products

Turning a basic multiplayer hackathon project into a permanent gamified leaderboard feature that drives long-term user engagement.

Matching moments

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Engineering a gamified achievement tracking application

Piet Van Dongen · LIVE

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Learning modern programming techniques through hackable web games

3:12 min

Embracing the competitive side of live developer coding challenges

Chris Heilmann Chris Heilmann +1 · LIVE

1:46 min

Finding creative applications for software skills in everyday hobbies

Daphne Oakes +1 · LIVE

3:37 min

Utilizing gamification elements to sustain long-term employee well-being

Rudi Bauer Rudi Bauer +1 · Cappuccino with HR

2:00 min

Gamifying learning paths for scalable employee upskilling programs

Alexandra Wudel Alexandra Wudel +3 · World Congress 2025

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