A new project on Kickstarter takes a unique approach to measuring biometric data for users engaged in a variety of sporting activities. Most of the efforts we have seen in recent years involve activity trackers worn on the wrist and many companies are incorporating those features into their smartwatch solutions. A few other companies, like FitBit, also produce hardware that can be clipped on the body somewhere to measure things like steps taken. Kuai is currently raising funds to take all of this and put it in the form of headphones.
The Kuai multisport biometric headphones will be waterproof up to 3 meters deep, meaning they can be worn while swimming along with other activities like cycling and running. Kuai packs sensors into the headphones including a heart rate sensor and an accelerometer so the device can measure heart rate, VO2max, distance, cadence, speed/pace and calories.
Along with the sensors, Kuai included 8GB of integrated memory so that users can load up some music to listen to while exercising. The memory can also be used to record performance data for later analysis and review or to load training plans with voice alerts. The headphones will come with Bluetooth Smart support for connection to smartphones so all of the data can be shared with a variety of apps and services.
The Kuai Headphones will be available in black, white or a special limited edition Kickstarter Green. The Kickstarter project is close to meeting its goal already. According to Kuai’s development schedule, units should start shipping in November 2015 with a full retail price of approximately $ 167. There are several pledge options still available to obtain a set at significant discounts from the projected retail price.
source: Kickstarter
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