devices are already capable of improving performance of physical exercises, as Athos and Leo. Both use electromyography, a technique for monitoring electrical activity in the muscles, which has long been confined to hospitals but is now available to the public in the form of health-related gadgets.
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The Athos is a set of garments fitted with sensors that can sense the activity of muscle fibers and identify how the body is struggling. When the user moves, the contraction of the fibers emits an electrical signal that can be detected and quantified.
The sensors Athos are sturdy enough to support different user movements and periodic washing. They feature a special pocket designed to receive a nucleus responsible for analyzing the collected information and transmit them via Bluetooth to devices equipped with the application of the company.
The core has battery life of 10 hours of continuous use, weighs 20 grams and has 6 inches tall. It is impact resistant and has a built-in accelerometer. The clothes are capable of measuring stress and muscle fatigue and if the user is training enough, and heartbeat and breathing patterns.
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The Athos is now available for pre-sale. The special clothes cost $ 99 each (about £ 225), while the core goes for $ 199 (R $ 450).
The other gadget uses the same technology, Leo, a track that can be worn on the legs or arms and monitors signals from the body in real time, translating these data into advice for the user. It is capable of identifying information such as muscle activity, fatigue, heart rate and hydration.
The Leo also recognizes the capabilities of the user, preventing it work out more than necessary. He has a recognition system which provides the user muscle damage and alert so he does not hurt himself.
The device communicates with the user through an application for desktops, tablets or smartphones. It also offers social functions, helping the user to locate others and using these data to improve their own system.
The Leo Project is raising funds through the collective funding site Indiegogo up the end of August and each track will be sold for $ 299 (about R $ 680).
Via The Verge
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