CARV: smart ski boots

There are many options for using wearable electronics in the utilitarian and applied plan every day. In addition to total monitoring of activity and communication with networks, new devices receive new functions and applications. One of these gadgets presented on Kickstarter English developers. These are smart CARV ski boots.
The project has already collected almost $ 200 thousand, four times exceeding the initial level.

What's the idea
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Using CARV allows you to improve the technique of riding for beginners, receiving comments in real time.



For experienced skiers, the device provides data on any descents and when performing various tricks, including the analysis of the most difficult elements of freestyle.



Plus, there is an application for smartphones and tablets, in which all the information is clearly visualized:



Design

CARV consists of two elements - a special insole and an outdoor module that is attached to the boot:



That is, the boots themselves can be any - you just insert the insole and attach the module to the back:



The whole secret of CARV is concentrated in the insole. Here are 48 independent pressure sensors, which allow to analyze the correctness of the transfer of body weight and changes in the center of gravity when performing descents. Plus, several key sensors - a three-axis accelerometer, gyroscope and magnetometer.

The outer module is the brain of CARV. He is responsible for processing all incoming information and wireless communication with external devices.

How it works

If you have passed the basic lessons with an instructor, and now the task is to consolidate the acquired skills and improve the coordination of movements on the slopes, here CARV will have to be the way.

Having passed a couple of times along the slope, the device will make an ideal trajectory of movement, which the virtual instructor will help you to adhere to - you will hear his voice in real time in the headphones. Sensors monitor your movements. On the application screen, it looks like this:



The correct descent is the correct movement of body weight. This parameter is analyzed by sensors in the insoles.



To lean forward or straighten up, sit down on your right leg, or focus on the left leg, CARV will tell you everything.

Order and delivery

The order of the device is on the project page on Kickstarter at a minimum price of $ 199 per pair. Delivery time - November 2016. Delivery to Russia will cost only $ 15.

But if you plan to form a parcel and other goods purchased in the US, it is more convenient to use the services of our new warehouse in the tax-free state of Delaware. The cost of delivery of a parcel weighing 1 kg to the point of issue in Moscow is $ 14, 2 kg - $ 24.