Catapult release Vector 8 incorporating BodyWave™ antenna technology

Back in April, Catapult, the global leader in sports technology for professional teams, released the latest version of their market-leading Vector Pro real-time athlete monitoring system, Vector 8. This release included the S8 body-worn device incorporating BodyWave™ UWB antenna technology.

In this fascinating Science of Sport podcast Catapult VP of Engineering, Jacques Groenewald explains the importance and impact of BodyWave™ in this game-changing release.

AntennaWare is working with many leading brands in the sports and fitness wearables industry to solve common wireless challenges and overcome limitations. From consumer health and fitness applications to the world's elite sports teams, delivering a reliable wireless experience builds brand trust, facilitates innovation, and differentiates products from the competition.

By utilizing BodyWave™ antenna technology specifically designed for wearable devices, we enable innovative system design engineers to address many of their greatest wireless challenges. Including:

✅ Body blocking - the key cause of drop-outs in wearable devices
✅ Moving up in frequency to escape the noise floor, whilst improving range and reliability
✅ Transitioning from delayed to real-time data analysis
✅ Improving battery life and adding new functionality, without increasing device size
✅ Extend range and reduce infrastructure costs simultaneously

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