SmartSKI: Application of Sensors Integrated into Sport Equipment

Abstract

Miniature sensors are already used in many body-attached devices and are most recently also integrated into various sport equipment. A combination of body attached sensor devices and sensors integrated into the sport equipment, together with an adequate sensor fusion algorithms, can help with developing better sport's gear, speed up the learning process and finally improve the skill level. The paper presents our experience in designing the smart sport equipment for alpine skiing. A prototype system SmartSKI was functionally tested and verified by a group of alpine skiing experts.