Fitness trackers for combat martial arts: review
Fitness trackers for shock sports are not yet very common. Most devices from the list proposed in this article so far boast only ready prototypes that still have to go through the tests before entering the market.
However, this niche of the market of wearable electronics is increasingly interested in large market players. And perhaps very soon, they will buy the developers of such smart devices that we will talk about in this article.
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Kickbrick v0.2
Kickbrick
A few months ago, a KickBrick fitness tracker could not only start a list of such wearable electronics, but also finish the same.
The developer of this gadget even turned to Skolkovo to receive a grant to his unique gadget, but the application was rejected due to the lack of competitors in the market. But, we all know, the stories of the products that built the market around him, and the developer of this fitness tractor for martial arts did not abandon his brainchild and decided to continue its development.
This device is based on the board Arduino Mega, and its case was made on a 3D printer. The first batch consisted of 10 gadgets, and it was decided to order electronic filling in China.
Here I must say that the developer of this gadget is not a newcomer in the HIK community and has experience in developing interesting products. In particular, a traction prosthesis that can be printed on a “home” 3D printer.
KickBrick is a sports gadget that allows you to train the reaction and impact speed. To view training statistics, this tracker is synchronized by Bluetooth with a smartphone or tablet.
Now the prototypes of Kickbrick are tested. By the way, you can also participate in this. It is enough to write to the developer and if he approves your candidacy, maybe you will become one of the testers of a new unique device.
Corner
Corner
The English studio athletech is responsible for the development of this gadget. The prototype was presented at London’s Wearable Technology Show 2016. This device can determine the strength, speed and accuracy of the impact.
The gadget is put on hand and synchronized with a smartphone or tablet. Its processor reads the data of a 3-axle accelerometer and the results are displayed on the screen of the conjugated device. At the moment, you can’t buy a gadget. But, it is possible to carry out its pre -order with a discount of 40% for 6100 rubles.
HYKSO
HYKSO
Like Corner, Hykso tracker is attached on his arm and “hides” under bandages. The device sensors read information about the quantity, strength and speed of the impact. Using Hykso, you can get information about the intensity of training and other data.
An interesting decision of the developer of this gadget was the opportunity to “compete” with the owners of such tracks and participate in the overall rating. HYKSO developers also added a game component to their brainchild. The owner of such a device can download and install a special game application on his smartphone or tablet and defeat virtual opponents.
The HYKSO kit can be bought for $ 249.95. It is reported that in the United States, six sports halls have been using this gadget in their training.
Moov
Moov
Moov fitness tracker is a multifunctional device with a wider use of application than all of the above.
All data collected from a gyroscope, accelerometer and magnetometer are displayed on the screen of a conjugated device. At the same time, Moov independently “understands” what you are currently doing: running, cycling, swimming, boxing or heavy athletics.
This fitness tracker can be used as a personal coach. The device, analyzing the information, will give voice advice and motivate you for a more productive training.
This wearable gadget has protection against dust and water. Its design includes a 9-axis motion sensor, Bluetooth and a battery for 100 hours of battery life. At the same time, Moov weighs only 25 grams.
You can buy this unique fitness tracker on Amazon for $ 59.
Sportsense
Sportsense
SPORTSENSE System for analyzing these athletes involved in martial arts. Its development is engaged in a domestic studio. The gadget consists of two modules. One is attached to the wrist, and the second on the fighter's belt.
The system can determine the speed of Ular, its strength and type. All data is displayed on the munition monitor. Just like Hykso, this gadget has a rating system with which you can compare the rating and strength of athletes.
At the moment, the world -famous Reebok company has been interested in Sportsense.
So far, this niche of the market of wearable electronics is not very developed. So far, the described devices are not very functional. However, today the progress in this industry is visible. Such devices will be promising if they become not just collectors of information, but real instructors.
Professional coaches will remotely receive information about training their wards and write training programs to eliminate weaknesses of their fighters. Then remotely send out programs to such devices.
Also, by analogy with other fitness trackers, a social component can be added to the gadgets for fighters. The data obtained from training can be quickly published on your page on a social network.
This will not only increase the number of users of such devices, but also build an attractive commercial ecosystem around them.