Edge AI in wearable vests turns live player data into instant tactical decisions.
What happened
STATSports Apex Series embeds Nordic Bluetooth chips in a lightweight vest. The vest streams heart rate, speed, and acceleration to edge processors during matches. English Premier League clubs use the data for substitution timing and workload management.
Why it matters
Coaches move from post-match spreadsheets to live dashboards that flag fatigue thresholds. Training plans now adjust mid-session based on real-time load metrics instead of weekly averages. This reduces injury risk by replacing guesswork with continuous physiological monitoring.
Who's doing it
STATSports supplies Apex vests to multiple English Premier League clubs. Teams report measurable drops in soft-tissue injuries after integrating live edge data into daily decisions.
Try it
- Visit statsports.com and request the Apex Series developer kit.
- Fit the vest on an athlete and pair it via Bluetooth to the STATSports mobile app.
- Monitor the live dashboard for speed and heart-rate alerts, then export the session CSV for later analysis.
Read the original at blog.nordicsemi.com
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