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.
Running Track LEDs
'TrackPacer' Uses LED Lights to Help Runners Visualize Their Running Pace
Trend Themes
1. LED Running Track - The integration of LED lighting system into running tracks can revolutionize the athletes' training experience.
2. App-connected Wearable Technologies - The development of app-connected wearable technologies can offer runners a more seamless and convenient experience during their workouts.
3. 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.
Industry Implications
1. Sports Equipment Manufacturing - LED running tracks and app-connected wearable technologies can open up new revenue streams for sports equipment manufacturers.
2. Software Development - The development of companion applications for wearable technologies represents an opportunity for software developers to tap into the growing fitness technology market.
3. 3D Printing Services - The demand for customized and efficient exercise equipment opens up new business opportunities for 3D printing services.