The ECORISE™ PLA spunbond nonwoven, created by Mitsui Chemicals Asahi Life Materials Co., Ltd., is now being used as an eco-friendly packaging solution for tennis racquets by Yonex Co., Ltd., a leading sporting goods manufacturer. The packaging featuring ECORISE™ will debut globally for Yonex’s tennis racquets starting in February 2024. As part of its commitment…
Sony has unveiled the Smart Tennis Sensor (SSE-TN1W), a tool designed for tennis players at all skill levels to refine their performance and share results. This advanced sensor enhances game analysis by providing real-time shot visualizations on smartphones or tablets, allowing players to view both recorded video and shot metrics simultaneously. It is compatible with…
San Francisco-based tech company Courtmatics has introduced a revolutionary product called the Smart Dampener, designed to enhance the performance of tennis players by providing real-time analytics and feedback. This innovative device serves as a direct replacement for traditional racquet dampeners, seamlessly fitting onto the strings without altering the feel of the racquet. The Smart Dampener…
A recent study published in PLOS One utilized AI and machine learning (ML) to examine game statistics and career trajectories of elite junior female tennis players. By analyzing tournament outcomes and subsequent professional rankings, the research sought to identify key factors influencing success, enhancing our understanding of this complex sport. The journey from junior to…
The competition among tech giants in augmented reality (AR) is intensifying. Meta recently released its Quest 3 headset, and Apple’s Vision Pro is set to debut early next year. Both platforms highlight entertainment features that blend the virtual and physical worlds, like digital board games and immersive movie screens. However, researchers at the University of…