IOT and XC-skiing

2012-02-09

Swedish Institute of Computer Science

www.sics.se

Christer Norström, CEO

Technique

Classical & Free technique

Varying terrain and conditions

Multiple techniqueswith frequent

transitions

Different involvement upper body and legs

Physiological & Biomechanical Challenge

MOTORIC ELDORADO

FREE TECHNIQUEEE TEKNIK

1.5 K SPRINT= 20-34 transitions10 K = 100-150 transitions

© H.-C. HOLMBERG

Max. speed: 12.8 m s-1

Min. speed: 2.9 m s-1

Average speed: ~8 m s-1

© H.-C. HOLMBERG

E. Jönsson

Sprint race

My understanding of the skiing market placeParameters

• Training techniques and methodology

• Material– Skis

• Bindings• Structure• Waxes and waxing methods

– Poles• Length, stiffness, …

– Shoes, ….• Biomechanics - Skiing technique• Physiology• Ways of working

Competitors

• Norway• Russia• Finland• Germany • Italy • …

Dependent on

each other…

There has never been such a small gap between people, technology, applications and business as NOW!!!

– What does this imply?

The XC-trainer from the lab to the field

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Gear 2 – roller skiis

Model

Jakob

Stian

Jesper

Gear 2 – snow

Double poling

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XC-trainer• First version

– Logger – intelligent training log– Tool for development of strategic skiing skills– Operator station for trainers– Some KPIs

• Energy usage• Symmetry• Variability

Mass follow class!

Tool

• One sensor mounted at the body– Real-time feedback

• Off-line tool– Off-line analysis– Trainer tool for following and provide feedback

for the the skier in the terrain

Tool

Professionals

Trainers

Amateurs

Real-

time Off-lin

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NOW!

NOW!

Soon!

Research!

Research!

Research!

Virtual time measuring stations

First Demo ever!

IOT - Applications

• E-health – Eg. home care

• Well being – Eg. Tools for reflexion of your own health

• Performance och learning– Eg. Violin player, Heart rate monitors

Þ Same technical infrastructure but different market and regulations

Technical structure

”Smart phone”

”Smart phone”

”Smart phone”

In the field

Big Data

Data analysis

Services

Processing

Storage

Services

Sharing

Challenges• Building robust applications is not easy

– Sensors– ”Smartphones”-apps

• battery consumption

– Smart feedback to users– Cloud solutions (storage, users, payment,..)– Connection to Social networks

• Scalable support– Light weight infrastructure (from 2 users to many)

Multidisciplinary team • Skiing and physiology expertise

– H-C Holmberg

• Users: Elite senior and junior skiers– Daniel Rikardsson, Thomas Stöggl, Markus Lejon, Jesper Norström

• Mathematical modelling– Anders Holst– Arndt Jonasson

• Bio mechanics– Martin Eriksson– Thomas Stöggl

• User interaction– Jakob Tholander

• Programming – Johan Kraft– Daniel Flemström

• Project management, facilitator, integrator, coordinator,…– Christer Norström

Thanks!

This project is sponsored by Swedish Olympic Committee, Peak Innovation, Robotdalen, Nationellt Vintersportcentrum and SICS!

The project is part of Swedish Internet of Things initiative, the vision of an Internet which not only connects people but also things in a meaningful

context for a good life!