Intelligent padel racket for injury prevention

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Intelligent padel racket for injury prevention

The startup Padel iQ has developed an intelligent padel racket with help from the specialists in printed electronics at the Danish Technological Institute. This was done in a MADE Material Demonstration Project, and the goal is for the smart racket to provide players with feedback and minimize injuries.

The startup company Padel iQ has taken the next step toward the best padel game.

They aim to produce intelligent padel rackets to enhance the playing experience as well as to prevent player injuries.

The racket will be equipped with sensors that can decode where on the racket the ball is hit. Combined with Padel iQ’s camera systems, the racket provides players with data for an analysis of their movements and behavior so they can improve their game and avoid injuries.

At Padel iQ, we are padel enthusiasts. We love padel, and we love everything about the game. Therefore, we want to improve it in every way for everyone involved in padel. We came up with the idea that the padel racket should be intelligent and be your digital assistant. We could not do it alone

- Morten Wiegandt, CEO i Padel iQ

It was therefore obvious for them to seek help in a MADE Material Demonstration project, where the Danish Technological Institute helped create the sensors.

The construction itself is made through a sandwich-like solution, where different materials have been tested.

The prototype is now ready, and Padel iQ hopes that through further development of the racket, they can integrate AI cameras, rating algorithms, training platforms, and much more.

About MADE demonstration projects

With a MADE Demonstrations Project, a small or medium-sized company can receive up to 100,000 DKK in support to solve a specific challenge in the company or test a new technology in production. By being connected with the Danish Technological Institute, FORCE Technology, Alexandra Institute, or DAMRC, one gains access to the technologies, knowledge, and expertise necessary to address the specific challenge in the company. This can be within materials or production. MADE demonstration projects are co-financed by the European Regional Development Fund and the Danish Executive Board for Business Development and Growth. Would you like to hear more about the opportunities to test and demonstrate new solutions in MADE? Please reach out to MADE - they cover all of Production Denmark.

This article is originally published by MADE

 

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