Gym-In-The-Box

Going to the gym can be an intimidating affair, especially when you are shy or a newbie, and there are burly men huffing and lifting heavy weights beside you.

Self-confessed skinny introvert Damian Chow understands that feeling. "I didn't like public gyms - the crowd made me feel self-conscious. But regular exercise is important to me as it helps to increase my productivity and creativity at work. I started with home workouts but was greatly limited by the lack of equipment and space at home."

His ideal gym would be one that gives him privacy, certainty of space, adequate equipment, as well as the convenience of being located near his home or workplace. After doing some research, he came up with the idea of converting shipping containers to fully automated smart gyms.