Premier League teams now run live performance data through edge AI in vests
What happened
STATSports Apex Series uses Nordic Bluetooth chips inside a lightweight vest. The vest streams heart rate, speed, and acceleration to edge processors during matches. English Premier League clubs deploy the system across entire squads.
Why it matters
Coaches receive second-by-second workload numbers instead of post-match summaries. Training plans adjust in real time based on live fatigue markers. This replaces weekly load reviews with immediate session tweaks.
Who's doing it
English Premier League clubs equip players with the Apex vest. They report reduced soft-tissue injuries after monitoring live acceleration thresholds.
Try it
- Visit https://statsports.com and request the Apex Series trial kit.
- Fit the vest on an athlete and pair it with the STATSports mobile app via Bluetooth.
- Start a live session and watch real-time speed and heart-rate graphs update every second.
Read the original at blog.nordicsemi.com
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