2015 has been a breakthrough year for sport all around the world in terms of technological progression. Tracking technology can now follow an athlete right down to the millimetre, virtual reality is changing the game at the athlete, fan and organization level and injury prevention technology is becoming increasingly vital to professional success, and is […]
Have you ever imagined being able to compare your movements to those of some of sport’s greatest athletes? Well now you can. Xsens, a creator of 3D motion tracking technology and products, has a motion capture system, MVN BIOMECH, that allows athletes and coaches to study their movement and get more insight on the physical aspects […]
Nonprofit organizations are responsible for most adaptive sports programs, but high equipment costs have made it difficult to provide disabled athletes with what they need. Trying to recycle old equipment isn’t a viable option, as most equipment needs to be custom fitted to the athlete. Since medical insurance won’t typically cover athletic items, it’s often […]
New technology from startup ventures is transforming the sports industry. The mission of this series will be to introduce startup companies in the sports technology space to a broader audience and allow Founders of promising new ventures to tell their story. Company: BodyCap CEO: Sébastien Moussay Company Headquarters: Caen, France Company Introduction. What do you do? […]
Although it may not be considered her best season, 2015 marked Maria Sharapova’s 5th consecutive year in the Top 5 in the end of the year ranking. The Russian, 5 time Major champion, suffered of a leg injury which forced her to pull out of the summer hard court season in North America. Although a […]
