MotivePro vibrating suit to help athletes perfect their technique
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U.K. Olympic hopeful Mimi Cesar using the MotivePro vibrating suit to help perfect her rhythmic gymnastics routine
U.K. Olympic hopeful Mimi Cesar using the MotivePro vibrating suit that helps promote muscle memory
The MotivePro vibrating suit can be used by athletes, as well as those that undertake strenuous physical activity as part of their job
The MotivePro analyzes the wearer’s position by taking relative measurements between tiny sensors attached to key points on the wearer’s body
The MotivePro is being used to train nurses how to move patients without straining their back
Many professional athletes employ motion capture technology to help identify problems with their techniques so they can be corrected. However, such technology generally takes the athlete out of the usual performing environment and only lets them review their technique after the fact. Now researchers at Birmingham City University have developed a wearable device, dubbed the “Vibrating Suit,” that provides feedback to the wearer about where their body is in space in real time. Aside from assisting athletes perfect their technique, the technology could also be used to help prevent injuries in those that perform strenuous activities as part of their job.
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