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The World Curling Federation Is At A Technological Crossroads

Since the integration of technology into sports, the line has been blurred between enhancing and impeding. Curling has officially joined that conversation after implementing new sweeping technology. In curling, brooms sweep the path of a granite stone weighing between thirty-eight and forty-four pounds that is being sent down the ice. The objective is to sweep […]

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How Motion Sensor Technology Helps This Athlete Improve His Performance

Blast Motion is a California-based company that combines performance metrics and smart video capture technology to create sport-specific 3D motion sensors. These 3D motion sensors capture real-time videos, automatically creating highlight reels that can be replayed in slow-mo with overlaid metrics. The incredible precision, shareable nature, and accessibility of this product makes it among the leaders in innovative […]

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The World’s First Giant Robot Duel Issued Between USA And Japan

Giant robot dueling. Yes, you read that correctly. Giant robot dueling could be the sport of the future, with the first ever gladiator-type battle to be happening in less than a year’s time. Oakland-based startup MegaBots, Inc. has finally finished their Mark II model, after a Kickstarter campaign saw them raise over $550,000. The Mark […]

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