All NFL Footballs Will Be Equipped with Data-Collecting RFID Chips
Alyson Wyers — September 12, 2017 — Lifestyle
References: espn & fastcompany
ESPN recently reported that the National Football League is expanding its data collection initiative so that all NFL footballs will carry data-collecting chips. Previously only kicking balls used during the preseason and Thursday Night Football games carried the chips. NFL players have also worn data-gathering shoulder pads since 2014.
Equipped with software from Zebra Technologies, all the footballs will be outfitted with RFID (radio frequency identification) chips. The information the tech-embedded NFL footballs gather will be used by sports broadcasters as part of the NFL Next-Gen statistics program as well as the league's competition committee.
The data-collecting chips are also an example of how technology can be used to improve performance in sports and physical fitness.
Equipped with software from Zebra Technologies, all the footballs will be outfitted with RFID (radio frequency identification) chips. The information the tech-embedded NFL footballs gather will be used by sports broadcasters as part of the NFL Next-Gen statistics program as well as the league's competition committee.
The data-collecting chips are also an example of how technology can be used to improve performance in sports and physical fitness.
Trend Themes
1. Data-collecting Sports Equipment - The use of RFID chips in NFL footballs demonstrates the trend of data-collecting sports equipment, opening opportunities for improved performance analysis and personalized training.
2. Tech-embedded Sports Analytics - The NFL's Next-Gen statistics program showcases the trend of tech-embedded sports analytics, presenting opportunities for enhanced insights and strategic decision-making.
3. Performance-enhancing Wearables - The implementation of data-gathering shoulder pads and chip-embedded footballs reveals the trend of performance-enhancing wearables, allowing for real-time data monitoring and optimization.
Industry Implications
1. Sports Technology - The sports technology industry can benefit from the demand for innovative data-collecting equipment and analytics solutions fueled by the integration of RFID chips in footballs.
2. Broadcasting - The broadcasting industry can leverage the increased availability of detailed player and game data from chip-embedded footballs to enhance sports coverage and engage viewers in new ways.
3. Fitness Technology - The fitness technology industry can explore opportunities to adapt data-gathering wearables used by NFL players to consumer-focused products, allowing individuals to track their own performance and optimize their workouts.
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