One of the world’s biggest soccer stars is backing the use of wearable cameras. FirstV1sion, a Spanish tech startup, has partnered with FC Barcelona star Andreas Iniesta to raise close to 5.3 million for clothes with embedded cameras.
Firstv1sion claims its cameras have broadcast quality recording. The startup already has a contract with Euroleague basketball, a partnership with Serge Ibaka of the Oklahoma City Thunder, and Telefonica as a committed shareholder. Telefonica, a Spanish telecommunications provider, has already invested €60,000 in the startup.
Heddoko is the the first company that offers a smart garment with embedded sensors to track your movement. With Heddoko, movement is tracked in 3D and users are provided visual feedback and analysis via the connected smartphone app. The Heddoko smart garment has sensors to measure your upper and lower arms, upper and lower legs, […]
What if we could see Dr. J amaze the world with his gravity defying lay-up from his perspective? Or Michael Jordan’s crossover on Byron Russell at eye level for the game-winner in the NBA Finals? Even Vince Carter soaring over you from 7-footer Frederic Weis’ perspective in the 2000 Olympics? FirstV1sion, a Spain-based company has […]
The International CES conveys the consortium of companies that showcase their respective new products to the public for the first time. Now that the Sports Tech Marketplace has launched, it offers the same spotlight as those established industries. Some even go as far as debuting their startup as an entity altogether during this platform, in […]
Some football fans may remember Dhani Jones when he started at linebacker for the Philadelphia Eagles during Super Bowl XXXIV. Others can go back to when Jones played next to Heisman Trophy winner Charles Woodson in the heyday of Michigan Wolverines football, winning a national title. His penchant for being a champion and stand up […]
