Edge AI in a vest: STATSports Apex delivers live load metrics to Premier League clubs
The Apex Series sensor sits inside a lightweight vest and streams data over Bluetooth to a Nordic-powered edge processor. English Premier League clubs use the device to monitor player workload during matches and training. Real-time metrics include distance, speed, and acceleration at the edge before cloud sync.
Teams replace post-session video review with on-field alerts that flag fatigue within seconds. Workload management moves from weekly reports to minute-by-minute adjustments that reduce injury risk.
STATSports supplies Apex units to multiple Premier League clubs; published case studies show a 20 percent drop in soft-tissue injuries after one season of edge-processed data.
Step 1: Visit the STATSports developer portal at https://statsports.com and request an Apex evaluation kit with Nordic nRF52840 Bluetooth module. Step 2: Pair the vest sensor with the STATSports mobile app and enable live streaming of acceleration and heart-rate values. Step 3: Set threshold alerts inside the app so the device vibrates when a player exceeds a pre-set workload limit during the session.