Long-Term Development and Use of Automated Scoring Technology in a Sport
Technological/automatic scoring
is rare in the sporting scene
more accurate than traditional score recording method
Although there are many unpredictable variables which could cause incorrect scores.
Specifically sweat of participants that cause false readings of resistance change on the vest/shirt.
MOD BOX
Positive impressions on their automatic scoring system
Special glove (ALRI glove)
Custom vest/t-shirt.
Even though the clothing can be seen as cumbersome or a burden to the user. Many have even claimed the vest to be comfortable.
Software
Small transceiver and software package called 'Spartan'.
Change in resistance communicates with the software to provide live scoring.
This can be viewed from the app they made called 'ModBox'.
Starting, pausing, resuming or stopping data flow
This had positives from the general communities specifically coaches.
Looking at the technology used through ModBox, the general simplicity and overall comfort/ergonomic feel provides an opportunity to highlight the more character building and health beneficial parts of the system, with a seeming-less integration within the "traditional boxing" community.
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