Enhancing Olympic Athletes' Performance, One Step at a Time
July 31, 2024
The Olympics are a celebration of pushing the limits of human performance. As some athletes prepared for the Paris 2024 Games, they utilized a new technology developed at MIT.nano.
This innovation comes from Striv, a startup whose founder accessed the advanced labs and fabrication equipment at MIT.nano through the START.nano accelerator program. Striv’s technology involves tactile sensors embedded in shoe inserts, which, when paired with algorithms, can accurately monitor force, movement, and form. Athletes like USA marathoner Clayton Young, Jamaican Olympian Damar Forbes, and former Olympic marathoner Jake Riley have tested Striv's device.
Jake Riley expressed enthusiasm about the technology, stating, "I’m excited about the potential of Striv’s technology. It’s on a good path to revolutionize how we train and prevent injuries. After testing the sensors and seeing the data firsthand, I’m convinced of its value."
For Striv founder Axl Chen, the 2024 Games are an ideal stage to demonstrate the product's benefits for elite athletes. Chen also believes that this technology can be valuable for non-Olympians, offering potential improvements in training and injury prevention for a broader audience.
SOURCE: https://news.mit.edu/2024/striv-helps-olympic-athletes-optimize-performance-0731