Sensors Are Taking Over Sports

An example of how sensors can impact sports is pole vaulters could improve their performance by adding altimeters to their head, hands, feet, and even their bottoms to monitor the height of each part of their body as they clear the bar. (Image via TE Connectivity)

Running, Tennis, Fencing and Swimming. What do these sports have in common?

Sensors.

In fast-growing numbers, athletes and health-conscious individuals are monitoring the physical parameters of their bodies or immediate environment by wearing wristbands, watches, headbands, necklaces, ankle bracelets, skin patches, belts and other fitness accessories – all of which include miniature, low-power sensors. As a result of this trend, TE…