Samsung SmartSuit, new clothing kit for gamers. Samsung, as a pioneer in the development of new technologies for different sectors. Also, that takes a hand in the winter sports market and specifically in speed skating on a short track. That is done by creating a unique suit for two professional skaters of that specialty.
The suit in question has been created by the gentlemen of Samsung in the Netherlands for the competitors Sjinkie Knegt and Suzanne Schulting. Also, it comes with the collaboration of the scientist Bjorn de Laat and also of the national trainer Jeroen Otter. This uniform has been designed so that the two skaters can be ready for the gala of the next Olympic Winter Games. That will take place in Pyeongchang, South Korea, from 9 to 25 February.
Characteristics of the different suit for skaters created by Samsung
Now, to enter the technological part, it should be noted. That it is a suit designed to fit skaters who can emit a significant amount of valuable data for excellent performance on the ice rink. And, to do this, the suit has five sensors, each located in different parts of the body. The function of each sensor is simple: record various data in millimeters of distance.
For example, the position of the hips, the legs and the opening of the body are only three details that the skaters must work very well to have a successful career. And this is where the Samsung SmartSuit suit. Because it can calculate the exact angle of the body, both the legs and the hips. When the wearable collects the data, it automatically sends them to the trainer’s app. Also, the latter being able to realize the failures produced during each round.
Samsung SmartSuit, the signature smart suit for two Olympic skaters
When the trainer observes the information issued, it can act automatically through a vibrating sensor. That adheres to the wrist of the competitors’ suit. In other words, when the coach deems it convenient. Also, he can make the costume vibrate to communicate to his competitors that they improve the position of the hips and other parts of the body.
Although this is a notorious advance in the world of winter sports. So, the Samsung SmartSuite cannot be used in international competition. As it is only authorized for use in training. However, the Dutch speed skating team has declared that this device can help to improve the position of the body to be able to be at the top of the gala of the Olympic Winter Games.