There are plenty of wearable technologies that exist on the market to help runners get a better sense of their running pace, but this app-connected LED lighting system by Cal Poly engineering student Alexandra Kline and Viget is designed to keep athletes from having to constantly glance down at a device.
The 'TrackPacer' allows runners to set a pace via a companion application, which will then send pulses of light to the track's lighting system. These colored lights give runners a better idea of the ideal place for them to be at any given moment in time, whether that means speeding up or slowing down to match a set running pace.
One of the key physical components of the system was made by creating 3D-printed ratchet connectors that affix the LED lighting strips to a running track.
What Makes This Trend Stand Out
- LED Running Track
- The integration of LED lighting system into running tracks can revolutionize the athletes' training experience.
- App-connected Wearable Technologies
- The development of app-connected wearable technologies can offer runners a more seamless and convenient experience during their workouts.
- 3D Printing for Exercise Equipment
- The use of 3D printing technology to create exercise equipment offers an opportunity for more customized and efficient products that can enhance athletes' performance.
Sectors Adopting This
- Sports Equipment Manufacturing
- LED running tracks and app-connected wearable technologies can open up new revenue streams for sports equipment manufacturers.
- Software Development
- The development of companion applications for wearable technologies represents an opportunity for software developers to tap into the growing fitness technology market.
- 3D Printing Services
- The demand for customized and efficient exercise equipment opens up new business opportunities for 3D printing services.
