Sunday 21 August 2016

Details of Technology Gear Implemented at Rio Olympics 2016

Athletes at Rio Olympics 2016 were seen using advanced tech gear. Rio Olympics 2016 has implemented technology to a great extent. Tech Innovations at Rio Olympics has brought new revolution in terms of sports and games. The Olympics are a global stage for the world’s most elite athletes, which means they’re also a prime venue for premiering new tech. These trending technologies elevate the players to the top of their game. The competitors in Rio Olympics are taking the advantage of the gadgets to improve their speed, focus and agility. Data and information companies are developing new ways to make it easier for fans to follow the events from anywhere. Here are some of the innovations that  are aimed to make the Olympics run more effectively.

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Nike Research Labs has been developing gear to make the players reduce the drag and to make them more aerodynamic. But its new innovation is AERO BLADES which made its first appearance in Rio Olympics. Nike’s Aero Blades are “formed nodes” that look like tiny hooks or spikes and reduce wind resistance by influencing the movement of air around athletes. The sports brand has produced leg and arm sleeves covered in Aero Blades, along with adhesive patches.