Blast Motion is a wearable technology company that aims to improve human performance. They create sensors that can be placed on sports equipment, clothing, or on the body to provide real-time insights for athletes and coaches.
- Founded in 2012 by Michael Fitzpatrick and Donovan Prostrollo
- The company started with a focus on golf, but later expanded into other sports such as baseball, softball, and basketball
- In 2016, the company raised $6.3 million in funding to expand its products and team
- In 2019, Blast Motion was acquired by sports equipment manufacturer, Zepp
Similar to Blast Motion, Diamond Kinetics creates wearable technology for athletes to improve their performance. They specialize in baseball and softball, and offer sensors for both the bat and the body.
Rapsodo offers a mix of hardware and software tools for athletes to analyze their performance. They primarily focus on golf and baseball, and offer sensors for both sports as well as launch monitors and video analysis software.
Zepp is a sports technology company that offers a variety of sensors and software tools for athletes. They have sensors for golf, baseball, softball, soccer, and more, as well as training apps and video analysis software.
A 360-degree motion capture sensor for baseball and softball players. Can be attached to the handle of a bat to provide insights on swing metrics, bat path, and more.
A wearable sensor that attaches to the end of a golf club to provide data on swing metrics, ball flight, and more. Can be used with a smartphone app to provide real-time feedback and analysis.
A sensor that attaches to a player's goggles, providing real-time video analysis and insights on reaction time, field of view, and other metrics for basketball players.
Blast Motion offers products for baseball, softball, golf, basketball, and more recently, soccer.
Blast Motion's sensors use advanced algorithms and motion capture technology to provide real-time insights on an athlete's performance. The sensors attach to equipment or the body and provide data on metrics such as swing path, club speed, and more.
Yes, Blast Motion's sensors provide real-time feedback that can be used for both training and coaching purposes. The company also offers software tools for coaches to analyze data and create training plans.
Some of Blast Motion's products require a subscription to access all features, such as personalized training plans and video analysis. However, basic features and data are available without a subscription.
Overall, Blast Motion's products are designed to be user-friendly and easy to set up. Some customers have reported difficulty with calibration and connecting the sensors to their devices, but these issues can often be resolved with troubleshooting or customer support.