CARV — smart ski boots

The use of wearable electronics in a practical and applied point of view, every day there are many. Except the total activity monitoring and communications networks, new devices get new features and applications. One of such gadgets introduced on Kickstarter English developers. This smart ski boots CARV.
The project has already raised almost $200 million, four times having exceeded the initial threshold.

What's the idea
Usage CARV allows you to improve the technique of skiing for beginners, getting comments in real time.

For experienced skiers, the device provides data on all the descents and to perform a variety of stunts, including an analysis of the most difficult elements of freestyle.

Plus, there's an app for smartphones and tablets, where all information clearly visualized:



Design
CARV consists of two elements — a special insole and the outer module, which attaches to the Shoe:



That is, the shoes can be anything — you simply insert the insole and attach the module's rear:

The secret CARV concentrated in the insole. Here are 48 independent pressure sensors, allowing to analyze the correctness of the transfer of body weight and changes in center of gravity when running downhill. Plus a few key sensors — three axis accelerometer, gyroscope and magnetometer.

The outer module is the brain of the CARV. He is responsible for processing all incoming information and wireless communication with external devices.

How it works

If you have passed the basic lessons with the instructor, and the challenge now is to consolidate skills and improve coordination on the slopes, here is CARV have handy.

After a couple of times on the slope, the device will be the perfect way to adhere to which will help you virtual instructor — his voice in real time, you hear. The sensors monitor your movements. On the apps screen, it looks like this:

The correct descent is the correct movement of body weight. This option analyze the sensors in the insoles.

To bend forward or straighten up, sit on the right foot or to focus on the left — all prompt CARV.

The order and delivery
Ordering device on the project page on Kickstarter for a minimum price of $199 for the pair. Delivery time is November 2016. Shipping to Russia will cost only $15.

But if you plan to generate a package and other goods purchased in the U.S., it is more convenient to use the services of our new warehouse in tax-free Delaware. The cost of shipping parcels weighing 1 kg to the collection point in Moscow is $14, 2 kg — $24. published

 

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Source: geektimes.ru/company/litemf/blog/272828/