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23/04/2021

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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05/04/2021

Hyperoxia research converted into a device

Acute hyperoxia on sports performance seems to provide small benefits - a device has been developed so that more research can expand the current findings.

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03/03/2021

Which features are underused in mobile fitness & health applications?

Fitness and health apps have been booming over the last couple of years, but what are the key features in these apps that can actually motivate people?

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03/02/2021

Measuring biomechanical loads and their impact in sports: from lab to field

Measuring biomechanical loads in the lab is popular in sports, but there is still a lack of field-based tissue and structural loads metrics.

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12/01/2021

How Open Science and Open Innovation can be combined to link dispersed knowledge

Open Innovation in Science (OIS) can improve academia & industry collaborations, but how can the current boundaries be overcome? This framework shows the way.

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28/12/2020

A decision-making framework for implementing technology in sports

Implementing information technologies in sports has a couple of key pitfalls that can be avoided - find out what these are and how to overcome them

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21/12/2020

Legal and ethical considerations concerning AI in sports

What is the impact of Artificial Intelligence on Sports? AI-based systems have several applications in sports, such as scouting, coaching, and decision-making.

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18/12/2020

The Need For A Global Sports Tech Research Network: The Case for STRN

STRN is a global sports tech research network contributing to the creation of innovative and effective sports technologies by combining research and industry.

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30/11/2020

Underexposed aspects of Wearable Activity Trackers: Where's your win?

Activity tracker research delivers plenty of new insights for the industry and consumers - find out about the key insights on quality and effectiveness.

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