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Bridging the gap between research and practice in sports
Clubs and sports organizations are making a transition towards the performance-oriented model in their organizational structure, and research provides advice.
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Spin-offs in Sports Tech #3: VAY
Introduction
For this third article in our series about academic spin-offs in sports, we spoke with Joel Roos. Joel is one of the co-founders of VAY, which is making motion analysis accessible to the broader public. They are combining knowledge of biomechanics, computer vision, and AI so that a computer can understand human anatomy & motion. As a result, their algorithm can then detect imbalances, the potential of injuries, or ways of improving the execution of particular exercises.
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Potentials of digitalization in sports medicine
Digitalization of medicine is ongoing, but which key application domains will be impacted in the future by digital technologies? How can adoption be improved?
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Spin-offs in Sports Tech #2: Loewi
Introduction
For this second article in our series about academic spin-offs in sports, we spoke with Adrian Kapsalis. Adrian is one of the co-founders of Loewi, where they are making personalized nutrition transparent and accessible to everyone. With the help of a finger-prick blood test & a lifestyle questionnaire, they are able to offer personalized diet recommendations and supplements tailored to the individual needs.
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The contribution of entrepreneurial ecosystems to sports start-ups
Entrepreneurial ecosystems for sports start-ups contribute to innovation and success. The digital aspect is needed for maximally leveraging connections.
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Tracking human movement in sports-related activities
Human movement technology has various applications and products, but what are the key themes and opportunities? How can these tracking technologies be improved?
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Optimizing workload and reducing injury with wearable sensors data
Reducing injury by optimizing the workload of athletes is useful. In which areas can data from wearable sensors & analytics contribute to this?
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An introduction to Sports Tech Research in Australia & New Zealand
Sports Tech in Australia is big: plenty of businesses and institutes that are working on innovative solutions, but which are the key areas of research?
Introduction
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Spin-offs in Sports Tech #1: Hylyght
One of the co-founders of the Sports Tech Spin-off Hylyght was interviewed and this article shares the key insights and lessons for the future & best practices.
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The development of strain sensors in sports
Inertial measurement units (IMUs) have been the standard in sports for years, but strain sensors are rather new - what are these, and what are the limitations?
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