2026-06-07 GOLF☀ AM
Edge AI sensors move performance tracking from the lab into the match kit
📰 THE BRIEF
STATSports Apex Series places Nordic-powered Bluetooth sensors inside a lightweight vest. The system streams heart rate, speed, and acceleration at 100 Hz to sideline tablets. English Premier League clubs and other federations now use the vest in official matches.
💡 WHY IT MATTERS
Coaches replace post-match video review with live load metrics. They adjust substitutions and training loads the same day. Workflows move from subjective observation to threshold-based decisions.
👥 WHO'S DOING IT
STATSports supplies Apex vests to English Premier League clubs. The clubs report fewer soft-tissue injuries after enforcing individualized acceleration thresholds derived from the live data.
⚡ TRY IT
- Visit https://statsports.com and request the Apex Series developer kit.
- Pair the vest sensors via the Apex app and select the live dashboard view.
- Run a timed drill and set a maximum acceleration alert at 4 m/s² to trigger substitution review.