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Applications in different sports

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The Chalmers fence at the Gothenburg Horse Show 2020 examines the horse's jumping curve, i.e. where in relation to the obstacle the horse has its highest point. The technology is for the first time based on machine learning, and in addition, the accumulated measurement technology experience from the obstacle moves into the Swedish Equestrian Federation's training centre Strömsholm.

We collaborate with athletes, coaches, enterprise and governing bodies to improve performance and safety for athletes in a number of sports. Most of our projects involve both senior scientists and students.
Sports research spans many of our departments and involves researchers from different fields

Numerous sports allow for applications. Presented here are some sports in which we are actively involved. 

Chalmershindret 2018 took place at the Scandinavium arena in Gothenburg as part of the Gothenburg Horse Show. The fence measures the horse's jump and landing.
Chalmershindret 2018 took place at the Scandinavium arena in Gothenburg as part of the Gothenburg Horse Show. The fence measures the horse's jump and landing.

Equestrian sports

Equestrian sports involve two athletes – the rider and the horse – but only one of these can tell us how they feel. Chalmers works on behalf of horses’ welfare by developing materials, measuring instruments and measuring methods that do not cause horses stress or pain.

Horses easily become stressed by unfamiliar situations and pain. When, for various reasons, it is necessary to examine a horse it is therefore a major advantage when traditional equestrian equipment, with which the horse is familiar, can be used for taking measurements. This can, for example, be achieved by integrating smart textiles in horse-cloths, girths and bandages.

We work in many different areas, among other things to simplify the teamwork between rider and horse, find and heal injuries, improve equestrian surfaces, customise equipment and find solutions for the efficient usage of manure in biogas production.