Forget lessons, these smart skis are loaded with artificial intelligence
Can artificial intelligence make you a better skier? Rossignol thinks it can.
The ski manufacturer teamed up with sports tech company PIQ to put an AI-powered computer -- complete with an LED display -- right on a pair of skis.
Called the Rossingol Hero Master, the idea is similar to the PIQ Robot accessory, which attaches to ski boots and analyzes your turns, speed and other data while you ride. This takes that idea to the next level with the technology built right into the skis.
Rather than just sending the data to an app on your phone, the Hero Master comes with its own LED display so skiers can see real-time stats and other information (it also tracks stats in its own app, as well). The prototype uses onboard sensors and PIQ's algorithms to analyze speed, turning angles, and other data.
The idea, of course, is for all that information to help skiers improve their technique. Behind the scenes, PIQ's technology is powered by an AI called GAIA, which the company says was built with data from thousands of athletes.
Neither company has shared details around pricing or availability for the Hero Master, which for now is just a prototype, but the product would likely be geared toward professionals and serious enthusiasts rather than the casual skier.
Topics Artificial Intelligence
Karissa was Mashable's Senior Tech Reporter, and is based in San Francisco. She covers social media platforms, Silicon Valley, and the many ways technology is changing our lives. Her work has also appeared in Wired, Macworld, Popular Mechanics, and The Wirecutter. In her free time, she enjoys snowboarding and watching too many cat videos on Instagram. Follow her on Twitter @karissabe.
