Artefacts

PyeongChang 2018, Samsung SmartSuit, smart short track speed skating suit.

Physical description

Blue race suit, with white, orange and red motive on the chest. Caption "Nederland" on the back and "NED" on the legs. Size L.

Created

Created: Samsung Electronics Co. Limited Created: Fila

Materials

textile, synthetic material, plastic

Colors

orange, blue, white, red

Dimension

135 x 36 cm, 566 g

Type of item

Sport equipment -> suit

Reference number

236293

Keywords

TOP Partner PyeongChang 2018, Olympic Winter Games Netherlands Short Track Speed Skating Technology

Notes

Samsung SmartSuit training outfit designed for Dutch athletes Sjinkie KNEGT and Suzanne SCHULTING in collaboration with national team coach Jeoren OTTER The suit has five built-in sensors which analyse the athlete’s position, calculate the distance between their hip and the ice, and send this information to the coach in real time. If the position is incorrect, the coach then transmits a small vibration to the skater, who feels this on their wrist and can then adjust their position.