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The Heddoko suit contains multiple fabric sensors developed by StretchSense (Aucland, new Zealand), which are incorporated into the textile of the garment. The fabrice sensors are capable of changing their capacitance according to the deformation of the fabric when it becomes stretched and alos have a sewable ‘dead zone’ around the edges, so that they may be sewn into garments without damaging the active sensing area. Therefore, the garment is capable of measuring motion in multiple axes without causing noticeable reaction pressure. Furthermore, the sensors are connected to an electronic module, which in turn transmits data in real-time to the companion application. With the range of 50 m and utilisation of Wireless Blootooth Low Energy (LE)connection (transmission of sensor data is 50 Hz, Heddoko is able to work with applications demanding low-powwer operations and the battery life is estimated around 4 hours of continuous tracking. Thanks to the internal memory in the the battery pack, the option for offline usage and sata collection is available as the date can by downloaded and analysed later. (cit=brochure) In addition, the product is washable.  
 
The Heddoko suit contains multiple fabric sensors developed by StretchSense (Aucland, new Zealand), which are incorporated into the textile of the garment. The fabrice sensors are capable of changing their capacitance according to the deformation of the fabric when it becomes stretched and alos have a sewable ‘dead zone’ around the edges, so that they may be sewn into garments without damaging the active sensing area. Therefore, the garment is capable of measuring motion in multiple axes without causing noticeable reaction pressure. Furthermore, the sensors are connected to an electronic module, which in turn transmits data in real-time to the companion application. With the range of 50 m and utilisation of Wireless Blootooth Low Energy (LE)connection (transmission of sensor data is 50 Hz, Heddoko is able to work with applications demanding low-powwer operations and the battery life is estimated around 4 hours of continuous tracking. Thanks to the internal memory in the the battery pack, the option for offline usage and sata collection is available as the date can by downloaded and analysed later. (cit=brochure) In addition, the product is washable.  
  
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The Heddoko mobile companion application can be used for visualization of the monitored 3D movement and to access coaching feedback. After user's profile creation, the application can be set-up to take into account any previous injuries or disabilities, offers preloaded sequwénces of excercise routies (including cross-training, warm-ups and stretching),an option for audio feedback and more personal prefences for customization. Is is also capable of identifing the user's skill level in various specific sports and consequently adapt tolerance tresholds for accuracy measurement.The gatered data are transmited to the artificial intelligence for analysis. Following metrics are automathically gathered: movement accuracy, speed, position over time (joint angles), force (as applied to joints), completion rate of routines and risk of injury (based on quality of movemet, repetitions and velocity. 
  
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The gathered user data are The Heddoko
  
  

Revision as of 21:34, 17 October 2015

Heddoko
Garment.png
Category clothing-integrated
Developer Heddoko
Announced May 2014
Released Developers:
Consumers:
Price TBA
Material TBA
Type of connection Wireless Bluetooth LE
Transmission range 50 m
Transmits to smartphones, iPods, smart watches, central coaching stations
Battery life 4 hours
Washable yes
Not standalone[1]
http://www.heddoko.com/

Heddoko is a smart compression garment developed by the Heddoko company (Japanese for "coach"). The clothes are equiped wit built-in sensors, which monitor and capture the user's positions, velocity, acceleration and movement in 3D. The garment is paired with a mobile application, which is capable of visualizing the recorded 3D movement and provides the user with feedback in real time, effectively serving as a personal "coach". the application also collects the data and uploads them to the cloud in order to be analysed by artificial inteligence. The gathered information is then made available through Heddoko's web application, which can be of use for real-life coaches. Over time, user's profile can be created, enabling the monitoring of progress, comparsions to other users and additional services.

Main characteristics

The Heddoko suit contains multiple fabric sensors developed by StretchSense (Aucland, new Zealand), which are incorporated into the textile of the garment. The fabrice sensors are capable of changing their capacitance according to the deformation of the fabric when it becomes stretched and alos have a sewable ‘dead zone’ around the edges, so that they may be sewn into garments without damaging the active sensing area. Therefore, the garment is capable of measuring motion in multiple axes without causing noticeable reaction pressure. Furthermore, the sensors are connected to an electronic module, which in turn transmits data in real-time to the companion application. With the range of 50 m and utilisation of Wireless Blootooth Low Energy (LE)connection (transmission of sensor data is 50 Hz, Heddoko is able to work with applications demanding low-powwer operations and the battery life is estimated around 4 hours of continuous tracking. Thanks to the internal memory in the the battery pack, the option for offline usage and sata collection is available as the date can by downloaded and analysed later. (cit=brochure) In addition, the product is washable.

The Heddoko mobile companion application can be used for visualization of the monitored 3D movement and to access coaching feedback. After user's profile creation, the application can be set-up to take into account any previous injuries or disabilities, offers preloaded sequwénces of excercise routies (including cross-training, warm-ups and stretching),an option for audio feedback and more personal prefences for customization. Is is also capable of identifing the user's skill level in various specific sports and consequently adapt tolerance tresholds for accuracy measurement.The gatered data are transmited to the artificial intelligence for analysis. Following metrics are automathically gathered: movement accuracy, speed, position over time (joint angles), force (as applied to joints), completion rate of routines and risk of injury (based on quality of movemet, repetitions and velocity.

The gathered user data are The Heddoko


Heddoko mobile application.
Heddoko mobile application.

Purpose

Heddoko is a smart garment that continuously tracks user's body movement in 3D. Through linked companion application it guides the user to achieve better performace in sports, tracks vital signs and can help with injury prevention.

Company & People

  • Mazen Elbawab - CEO / Founder
  • Alexandre Fainberg - COO / Co-founder
  • Jonathan Olesik - Chief Engineer
  • Diana Horqque Ratto - Lead designer
  • Lisa Zane - Marketing and Biomechanics Lead
  • Adel Alouani - Design Engineer
  • Sara Feliciano Rashidi - Fashion Designer
  • Shahab Forghani - Project Manager
  • Francis Amankrah - Research Engineer
  • Alessandra Mantovani - Designer
  • Karla Urbano - Marketing Analyst
  • Anuj Awasthi - Design Engineer
Heddoko web application.
Heddoko web application.


Important Dates

  • Heddoko was founded in May 2014.
  • August 2015 - announcement of Ubisoft Montreal supporting the Heddoko strat-up business.
  • In 2015 the founder Mazen Elbawab won the C2MTL Bronfman Foundation Emerging Enterpretours Award for creativity and innovation.
  • Planned crowfunding campaign for 2015.
  • Not yet available to general public.

Ethical Issues

Health Risks

Enhancement/Therapy/Treatment

Public & Media Impact and Presentation

Public Policy

Related Technologies, Project or Scientific Research

References

  1. Shows if the device is a standalone wearable computer or if it needs to be connected to a processing unit (computer, smartphone) to function.