Training aid

A new augmented reality-based system is made to train athletes and help rehab patients, by providing real-time motion feedback.

​We've already seen "smart" soccer balls with integrated sensors that track parameters such as the ball's spin and trajectory. Well, the DribbleUp takes a different approach to smart training. It has markings that allow it to be tracked by a free iOS/Android app.

Most cycling power meters take the form of a device that's either added to or built into one crank arm, and they can cost anywhere from around US$1,000 to over $2,000. The Limits power meter, however, simply goes between the pedal and crank of any bike, and is planned to cost less than $400.

Shot statistics and analysis can reveal a treasure trove of useful information about a basketballer's game. The ShotTracker is a system that relies on wearable technology to track your shooting success, providing insights into your strengths and the areas in need of improvement.

Tidy Dog aims to make the task of puppy training a little easier, by automatically giving your dog a treat each time it puts one of its toys back in the bin. This should, in theory, lead to the owner of the pet having to spend less time manually putting away their dog's toys themselves.

A lot of people like to monitor their heart rate while exercising, plus they also like listening to music. Usually, doing both involves wearing at least a couple of devices. The new On audio headset, however, plays back music and gathers biometric data ... through the user's ear.

In sports, data is helpful in letting players improve their game, and hockey is no exception. Quattriuum Team is launching FWD Powershot, a sensor that goes right in the stick and provides a range of data to players.

The VEINOPLUS Sport is one of the latest devices to use electrostimulation for providing post-workout muscle recovery.

Zero G Soccer is a training aid designed to help children develop football juggling (or "keepie uppie") skills.

The PowerWheel is a resistance training wheel for road racing cyclists.

Industrial design student Sam James has developed a training aid which he claims can lead to the same performance gains experienced by those who wear the now banned high tech swimsuits

Dog-e-Minder is a battery-powered three-button device that clips to your pet's collar to record your dog last had a meal, some exercise and its medication.