What does it feel like to be on the field during the last two minutes of an NFL playoff game after battling through tackles and collisions? Well, a large majority of fans have no idea and can only imagine such an experience.
With the Alert Shirt, this experience could become reality for the average fan sitting on his or her couch. Wearable technology is the latest trend in both the fashion and technology worlds. Whether it be a smart watch, Google Glass, or the Alert Shirt, consumers are looking for more unique experiences.
Have you ever thought about what sports might look like in the future?
It’s an interesting thing to ponder how humans and robotics have the potential to merge and change sports forever. Imagine a 200 mile per hour tennis serve, light-cycle racing, or (for you Harry Potter fans) real quidditch.
Now imagine the infrastructure that would be needed to support these futuristic sports. What would stadiums look like? Could the field change locations? What would playing surfaces even look like?
A company called ASB can answer that last question. ASB has created GlassFloor, the future of sports surfaces now. It’s all rather Tron-like.
Wearables these days have been all the rage. Every weekend warriors wants to measure their progress and compete with their friends over who can walk the most steps, run the most miles or burn the most calories. But what does that all really mean? It is easy to track your progress on an elementary level, but more than likely you are not getting the most out of your personal workout device. A new wearable is trying to bridge that gap. The XBand Speed Pro Acceleration and Agility Trainer is a three-piece system that measures speed, acceleration and velocity profiles with accuracy comparable to expensive laser systems. Unlike most other fitness gadgets, this one is for athletes to get the data...
In recent years, the United States has fallen behind other nations with educating students in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields. Only 16 percent of U.S. high school students are proficient in math and actively pursuing STEM careers. In a world run by technology, where the majority of jobs in the near future will […]
With the wearable technology industry taking off at a rapid pace, Athos has developed a next generation product that could revolutionize personal fitness. This venture-backed startup was created by two college students from the University of Waterloo. Dhananja Jayalath and Christopher Wiebe found frustration in having a desire to bulk up, but having no budget to hire a personal trainer. Their solution was Athos performance wear.
