Catapult Group International Limited to Launch Vector T7 on April 1, 2023
March 07, 2023 at 02:45 am IST
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Catapult Group International Limited will launch a new athlete monitoring solution, the Vector T7, on April 1, 2023. The device is 73% smaller than its predecessor and delivers the most
accurate and comprehensive player data in indoor environments, including the Company's proprietary "Basketball Movement Profile." Combined with Capapult's ClearSky Local Positioning System, the Vector T7 empowers teams to leverage new player performance insights, mitigate injury risk, and make live in-game decisions. Developed with the needs of basketball teams in mind, the Vector T7 sets a new standard for athlete monitoring in indoor environments, including men's and women's basketball as well as volleyball. The combination of the Vector T7 and ClearSky equips teams with: · Basketball Movement Profile: Coaching and training staffs can get a more detailed picture of the demands being placed on their players with specific analytics that report the unique and critical movements of basketball. Improved compliance: With a smaller and lighter device, athletes now have the option of wearing the device on the waist. New Live Tracking: Live tracking combined with the integration of live mobile applications allow coaches to look at player performances in real time on any device. Increased Accuracy and Connectivity: New positional and inertial sensors are optimized with new player metrics and allow for integration of additional data such as heart rate, physiological, mouthguard, and EMG. Wireless and Portable Communication: Users can now transfer data wirelessly with the new portable docking station and access positional data from the ClearSky system without post-event downloads. In addition to innovations to the Vector device, Catapult has engineered the Basketball Movement Profile, which quantifies and categorizes every type of basketball movement on the court to help coaches make better decisions for their athletes and identify the causes of performance strain with more accuracy. It uses the inertial sensors inside the Vector T7 devices to provide absolute and relative time spent in five movement categories: Dynamic - Turning and change of direction movements; Running - Steady jogging/running movements; Active - Walking movements; Settled - Standing; and Jumping - Jumping movements. The Vector T7 and Basketball Movement Profile were beta tested by five-time men's national basketball champion Duke University, and Ohio State University women's basketball team, currently ranked fifth in the Big Ten conference.
Catapult Group International Ltd is an Australia-based company engaged in sports technology solutions for professional teams. The Companyâs products are designed to optimize performance, avoid injury, and improve return to play. The Company operates through three segments: Performance & Health, Tactics & Coaching and Media & Other. The Performance & Health segment is engaged in the design, development and supply of wearable technology and athlete monitoring software solutions to sports teams, athletes, and the prosumer market. The Tactics & Coaching segment is engaged in the design, development and supply of video analysis, editing, and publishing software solutions to sports teams. The Media & Other segment provides media licensing, athlete management and professional services to customers. Its wearable and video solutions are provided to elite clients on both a subscription and upfront capital sales basis. The Company works with more than 3,800 elite teams in over 40 sports.