Inspiring Sports Technology
Fitness equipment
Olympic fencers LED helmet
Monday, September 6th, 2010
An interesting twist in the scoring of Olympic fencing allows both the athlete, judge and crowd to see a score the instant it occurs. Usually the athlete must check the scoreboard, taking their eye off the opponent, which can lose seconds in a bout and consequently lose the match. In fencing they have attached LED lights to the side of the helmets to alert everyone to a score. Can this technology work in boxing, for example?
Red dot sports awards
Monday, September 6th, 2010
For those of you who have an interest in sports design, the latest red dot awards concerning sports have been judged and are found at this link.
Olympic torch design through the ages
Monday, September 6th, 2010
New York Times presents an interactive look at the evolution of the Olympic Torch since 1936, an item that’s loaded with national symbolism and tradition.
E-ball sports simulator
Monday, September 6th, 2010
The E-Ball sports simulator recreates a number of sports indoors and outdoors including golf, soccer and Australian Rules Football. The fact that it can simulate a number of sports makes it unique.
Portable blood pressure unit with wireless display
Monday, September 6th, 2010
Wireless Display Blood Pressure Monitor, retailing for $199.95, allows users to monitor their blood pressure on a wireless display unit that can be positioned up to two feet away from the user. Although not an exciting sports product, for those laboratories that monitor blood pressure, this device will reduce the number of wires around the test area – which is always a bonus.
