Tuesday, June 13, 2023
Stockholm, Sweden - The Center for Sports Technology was inaugurated on Wednesday at the Royal Institute of Technology (KTH) in Stockholm. The inauguration ceremony brought together prominent figures in sports and technology, showcasing groundbreaking innovations and emphasizing the importance of collaboration and research in shaping the future of sports.
Anders Söderholm, the rector of KTH, inaugurated the ceremony and emphasized the importance of the Center for Sports Technology and its potential to drive innovations in the sports sector.
Anders Larsson, Vice Chairman of the Swedish Olympic Committee, shared his perspective on how technology can enhance athletes' performances and promote success in elite competitions.
Peter Mattsson, representative from the Swedish Sports Confederation, discussed the initiative Elite Sports 2030 and how the Center for Sports Technology can contribute to shaping the future national sports teams.
Gunnar Karlsson, Professor and Vice Head of Department, as well as the director of the Center for Sports Technology, provided an overview of the center and its goals and objectives. He highlighted the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration and how the center will serve as a platform for promoting innovation and development in the field of sports technology through:
Education
Research
Innovation
Meetings
Research och innovation
Madelen Fahlstedt from MIPS (Multi-directional Impact Protection System) presented her research at KTH and how it has led to the development of revolutionary helmet technology now used worldwide.
Elena Gutierrez Farewik from KTH spoke about technology to decode, predict, and enhance human movement. Her research focuses on understanding and optimizing movement strategies through experiments, simulations, and device development.
Jörgen Rogstam, CEO of EKA - Energi & Kylanalys AB, introduced the latest generation of technology for ice rinks developed in collaboration with KTH. He provided an overview of the development of cooling and heating technology used in ice rinks and how it has been enhanced through the collaboration between industry and academia.
Christer Norström, entrepreneur, shared his journey from being a digital coach in skiing to working with similar applications in other areas. He discussed the importance of technology and structured coaching for athletes' success.
Seraina Dual from KTH presented adaptive technology that follows the rhythm of the heart in sports. She discussed how the efficiency of the heart's pumping is crucial for endurance athletes and how studying the heart's responses during training can contribute to improving sports performance.
Tord af Klintberg from KTH presented the use of blue light and photocatalysis in swimming pools. He explained how this technology has enabled a reduction in chlorine additives, resulting in a healthier environment with cleaner air and extended lifespan for swimming pools.
Johan Jansson from KTH and Icarus Digital Math introduced the paradigm shift brought by digital math in predictive simulation and STEM education. He mentioned that this revolutionary method has been recognized by both NASA and Formula 1. With reliable design through simulation in the browser, speeds 100 times faster and cheaper than industry standards can be achieved.
Mario Romero Vega from KTH focused on the role of data visualization in sports engineering. He presented examples where data visualization has promoted science and research in the field. Mario also introduced InfraVis, the national research center for data visualization, and its significance in promoting innovation in sports technology.
During the inauguration ceremony, the importance of these research and innovation efforts to drive the development of sports technology was emphasized. The Center for Sports Technology at KTH will serve as a platform for collaboration among various stakeholders, where academic research, sports clubs, and technology companies can work together to shape the future of sports and maximize athletes' performance, health, and safety. The inauguration marked the beginning of an exciting era for sports technology and its potential to transform the landscape of athletic performance and training techniques.
EKA and KTH: Successful Collaboration for Scientific Knowledge and Innovation
Through a successful collaboration with KTH, EKA has actively worked to contribute scientific knowledge and research to industrial and municipal clients. This partnership has resulted in groundbreaking innovations and technological advancements, as well as approximately 40 academic publications and theses. By leveraging KTH's research platform, EKA has been able to tackle complex challenges and provide innovative solutions that benefit their clients. The long-standing partnership between EKA and KTH exemplifies the importance of collaboration between academia and industry in promoting innovation, knowledge exchange, and the improvement of operational processes in industrial and municipal facilities. It contributes to addressing the present and future challenges in these domains.
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