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Ski Jumpers Get Real-Time Goggle Feedback
15 Feb
Summary
- New goggles offer real-time coaching for ski jumpers.
- Sensors in boots measure body position and ski pressure.
- Device aims to improve performance for 2030 Winter Olympics.
Future Olympic ski jumpers may soon benefit from advanced technology designed to enhance their performance during competitions. Researchers have developed a wearable system that provides real-time corrective feedback to athletes as they launch and navigate through the air.
This innovative device utilizes sensors embedded in ski boots to continuously monitor an athlete's body position and the pressure applied to their skis. This data is transmitted to a pair of smart goggles, offering immediate visual cues to the jumper. The system also relays information to coaches, enabling them to analyze jumps and identify areas for improvement.
The goal of this technology is to help athletes optimize their form, maximizing lift and distance during each jump. Preliminary tests with junior and "B" team ski jumpers in Switzerland have shown promising results, indicating an improvement in performance. Developers hope to make this technology available for the 2030 Winter Olympics.
