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While we’ve seen a number of quadruped “robotic dogs” lately, they all require control motors to maintain their running gait. An experimental new one, however, keeps running on its own once it’s been set in motion.Continue ReadingCategory: Robotics, Te… Continue reading Dog-inspired robot keeps running on its own once started
While smart shades have not had the best run (sorry, not sorry, Google Glass), there have been aspects of the technology that have nonetheless offered potential when the focus has been on functionality over fad.Continue ReadingCategory: Wearables, Tech… Continue reading These standalone smart glasses are out to replace all fitness trackers
There are plenty of jackets out there with adjustable vents, but virtually all of them require that you manually open the vents when you run hot – not necessarily convenient when you’re in rhythm on a run. With its all-new Aerogami running jacket, Nike… Continue reading Nike Aerogami running jacket vents open automatically when you sweat
Heated insoles we’ve looked at previously generally use batteries to create electrical heat for warming up icy toes. French company Solecooler has a different idea. It bypasses the electrical hardware and gets its power straight from the source: the fe… Continue reading Reversible insoles repurpose footstep energy into heating and cooling
A new study from researchers in Japan offers the first direct investigation into the effects of caffeine on 100-meter sprint running. The findings revealed athletes who dose up on caffeine can run significantly faster sprint times.Continue ReadingCateg… Continue reading Sprint study confirms caffeine does help you run faster
True to its name, British running footwear company Inov-8 has never shied away from new materials or features. For a few years now, it’s been focusing in on graphene for its trail running shoes. Now it’s mixing a little nitrogen into the formula. More … Continue reading Inov-8’s new graphene trail running shoe literally nitro-boosts feet
The composition of our gut microbiome is known to influence many elements of the human body, and new lines of research are uncovering some fascinating insights around how this extends to athletic performance. The latest findings in this space suggest t… Continue reading Stable gut bacteria linked to improved long-distance running performance
With the launch of the Pacer Pro, Polar is aiming to give dedicated runners all the tech needed to plan, track and analyze their training sessions or races in a lightweight, wrist-worn package that benefits from powerful processing and long battery lif… Continue reading Polar targets serious runners with Pacer Pro smartwatch
Research continues to uncover the surprising ways that physical activity can improve our well-being, and this includes how different forms of exercise can offer unique benefits to the brain. The latest study to dig into this relationship reveals how ju… Continue reading 10 minutes of moderate jogging found to boost mood and brain function
Graphene has worked its way into running shoes before, but Canadian startup Norda uses it in a more advanced way in its all-new 001 G+ Spike trail running shoe. The shoe’s graphene waterproof/breathable membrane keeps feet dry and also regulates temper… Continue reading Temp-regulating graphene and Dyneema trail shoe sprints through winter