Edge AI inside a vest turns live heart rate and speed into instant coaching cues
What happened
STATSports Apex Series vest uses Nordic Bluetooth chips and on-device edge AI. The system processes heart rate, speed, and acceleration at the edge without cloud round-trips. English Premier League clubs deploy the vests during matches and training.
Why it matters
Coaches receive performance numbers within seconds instead of waiting for post-session uploads. Workload decisions move from end-of-day reports to real-time substitutions. Athletes gain immediate feedback that changes pacing before fatigue sets in.
Who's doing it
Multiple English Premier League clubs equip players with Apex vests and report reduced soft-tissue injuries after one season of live load monitoring.
Try it
- Fit the STATSports Apex vest and pair it via the companion app at https://statsports.com.
- Start a live session so edge AI calculates heart-rate zones and speed thresholds on the device.
- Watch the coach dashboard for instant alerts when an athlete crosses a preset workload limit.
Read the original at blog.nordicsemi.com
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The Anchor what could go wrong
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