Courtesy of Fraunhofer
Smart fabrics that can give you feedback on your electrolyte levels, heart rate, calories burned, etc., are a hot topic in the apparel industry. However, German engineers from the Fraunhofer Institute are reaching even further, developing an ear clip that can measure an athletes blood lactate levels through an electrochemical sensor. They have already developed a prototype and are hoping to bring it to market within a few years. Imagine the possibilities this opens up for an athlete during his training by getting instant feedback on his lactate levels and being able to adjust his workout accordingly. Exciting stuff! Now the "common athlete" will also have access to such wonderful technology that can bring him/her closer to optimal performance. Thank you German engineers!
Note: Don’t forget to train; the clip alone won’t help you ;)
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