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Eye Tracking Glasses Being Used to Analyze Golf Putting Skills

Not everyone can putt a golf ball like Tiger Woods. But the Applied Science Laboratories’ Mobile Eye –XG eye tracking glasses allows golfers of all levels to assess and adjust their putting skills through the use of this eye tracking technology. A select few attending this year’s Ryder Cup in Scotland were able to have […]

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How the Apple Watch Will Aim to Revolutionize Your Workout

The most highly anticipated device coming out in the next year is clearly the Apple Watch. One of the greatest criticisms and tests of its success will be whether or not people are actually interested in going back to wearing a wristwatch. With the adoption of the mobile device in today’s society, to which a […]

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How the Tablet Is Changing Coaching in Football

It’s a different world down on the football field today than it was 10 years ago. Suspended cameras put fans right in the middle of the action, live-editing graphics makes following plays and first downs easier, but the most innovative upgrade to most of the games is one fans will probably never see, and for […]

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The Future of Drones in Sports Is Up in the Air

Star Wars gave viewers a preview of some of the best technological advancements on the developmental horizon. From Luke Skywalker’s bionic hand (which is now a reality thanks to the I-Limb) to his intelligent binoculars (DARPA nailed it). Following suit, drones have transitioned from being strictly associated with war (or Wars) to nearly becoming a […]

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Hexoskin Collects Health Data Without Impacting User’s Lifestyle

Recently, there has been a large increase in the emergence of fitness tracking devices. They range from bracelets, like the Fitbit, to wearable shirts, like Hexoskin. Hexoskin is a smart shirt, which uses three sensors to measure sleep, activity, heart rate, heart rate variability, breathing rate, and breathing volume. Hexoskin’s Founder, Pierre-Alexandre Fournier, set out […]

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