Instrumented Balls, Bats & Rackets
Embedded IMUs measuring spin, impact, and swing kinematics in equipment.
Sport-specific equipment such as balls, rackets, bats, and clubs with embedded inertial sensors and strain gauges. These tools capture detailed metrics like spin rate, sweet-spot contact, swing path, and impact forces, providing precise feedback for technique refinement in real training and competition settings.
Technology Readiness Level
7
Operational
Impact
4
High
Investment
3
Medium
Category
Hardware
Physical devices and infrastructure.
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