Tempo’s $1,995 fitness tracker taps AI to improve your workout routine

Can AI and machine learning improve the quality of your workout routine? As the wearable AI market climbs to $180 billion, Tempo (previously Pivot), is betting that it can. Today, the startup launched a $1,995 AI-powered home fitness system (with a $250 deposit and $39 monthly subscription) that will begin shipping in Summer 2020. CEO and cofounder Moawia Eldeeb claims it’s the first weight training solution that counts reps and calories burned, recommends weights, and offers real-time technique corrections.

“In my own life, having access to trainers who could teach, inspire, and hold me accountable made all the difference,” said Eldeeb. “A workout video, even if it’s broadcast live, just doesn’t compare — be it through a TV, laptop, or phone. That’s why Tempo is building technology to bridge the gap between you and the trainer, build that core relationship, and deliver the same hands-on guidance and motivation you’d expect from an in-person experience.”