2026-06-28 GOLF☀ AM
Edge AI inside a vest turns live heart rate and speed into instant coaching cues
📰 THE BRIEF
STATSports Apex Series vest uses Nordic Bluetooth chips and on-device edge AI. The system processes heart rate, speed, and acceleration at the edge without cloud round-trips. English Premier League clubs deploy the vests during matches and training.
💡 WHY IT MATTERS
Coaches receive performance numbers within seconds instead of waiting for post-session uploads. Workload decisions move from end-of-day reports to real-time substitutions. Athletes gain immediate feedback that changes pacing before fatigue sets in.
👥 WHO'S DOING IT
Multiple English Premier League clubs equip players with Apex vests and report reduced soft-tissue injuries after one season of live load monitoring.
⚡ TRY IT
- Fit the STATSports Apex vest and pair it via the companion app at https://statsports.com.
- Start a live session so edge AI calculates heart-rate zones and speed thresholds on the device.
- Watch the coach dashboard for instant alerts when an athlete crosses a preset workload limit.