# Smart Baseball Bats Zepp Lab's Smart Bat Introduces Motion Tracking Capabilities at CES 2016 By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2016-01-06 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-bat References: [digitaltrends](http://www.digitaltrends.com/wearables/zepp-labs-connected-sports-equipment-news/) & [zepp](https://www.zepp.com/) Sports enthusiasts at CES 2016 will be pleased to know that [Zepp Labs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/healthttracking-smart-rings) is coming out with a Smart Bat, as well as a plan to change the future of sports. The Smart Bat is designed so that a small sensor can be added to the handle of a bat, enabling motion tracking in a traditional bat design. In addition to being able to check out the Zepp Smart Bat at CES 2016, there will also be a number of other [smart sporting goods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/goal-concept) on display, including tennis rackets, cricket bats and more. With many wearable devices and apps that [analyze sports performance](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/athlete-monitoring-system), Zepp Labs has spent years fusing sports and technology. By working with manufacturers, organizers and athletes of all kinds, Zepp Labs hopes to bring about what it calls a "new wave of 'open-source' industry-standard sensor solutions." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 27% | Activity: 30% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Sports](https://www.trendhunter.com/sports) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Smart Sporting Goods:** The fusion of technology and traditional sports equipment provides an opportunity for manufacturers to innovate and appeal to tech-savvy consumers. - **Motion Tracking Technology:** The incorporation of motion tracking sensors into sports equipment allows for detailed analysis of performance and opens up possibilities for personalized training programs. - **Open-source Sensor Solutions:** Collaborating with manufacturers, organizers, and athletes to create open-source standard sensor solutions can create a new ecosystem of interoperable sports technology. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Sports Equipment Manufacturing:** Innovation in the design and implementation of motion tracking sensors in traditional sports equipment allows for differentiation and appeals to tech-savvy consumers. - **Wearable Technology:** The incorporation of motion tracking sensors in sports equipment provides a new market for wearable tech and presents opportunities for development of new products and features. - **Sports Performance Analysis:** The ability to gather data through motion tracking sensors in sports equipment opens up opportunities for personalized and detailed analysis of athlete performance. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [AI-Powered Baseball Bats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2024-mach-ai.md) - [Connected Training Baseballs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-gaming-baseball.md) - [Performance-Tracking Table Tennis Rackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/janova-smart-racket.md) - [Interactive Basketball Trackers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spalding-x-siq.md) - [AI-Driven Sports Training Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sports-training-systems.md) - [Performance Tracking Sport Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/picklewatch.md) - [LED-Equipped Nighttime Baseballs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lightup-baseball.md) - [Phygital Baseball Board Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/base-on-board-20.md) - [Performance-Tracking Skate Sensors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hockey-skate-sensors.md)