Hyderabad startup portl launches AI fitness ‘Mirror’ to turn homes into smart gyms

Hyderabad: Somewhere in an apartment complex in Hyderabad, a 30-something woman has just started her day. With chores lining up and errands to run, she finds herself at a loss for time for herself. But the lifesize interactive fitness screen in the hallway is a quick remedy to this.

Designed with artificial intelligence, the ‘mirror’ is a mini gym with on-demand personalised fitness classes, and exercises focused on cardio, yoga, and even boxing.

This customised compact fitness model is a product of startup Portl, founded by friends Vishal Chandapeta, Armaan Khandari, and Indraneel Gupta.

The trio, hailing from Hyderabad, come from a background in technology and have each contributed their varying expertise to this unique fitness startup. The AI-powered 3D screen tracks form, counts reps, and adapts workouts in real time based on user performance and goals.

The aim, they say, is to make every home in India equipped with the device to improve holistic health. Portl is currently piloting installations in residential complexes across Hyderabad and plans to expand to other metros this year.