The University of Alabama will be home to a new center whose researchers will study the intersection of sports and technology, involving Crimson Tide athletics in an innovative approach to improve training and performance of athletes across the world.
Alabama officials cited the SidelineER, a sideline medical tent used on the Crimson Tide sideline for quick, private medical examinations, as an example of the collaborative solutions that could result from this program. Other projects include using 3-D printing for medical braces and splints; electronic sensors and computer programs to track health markers, fitness data and stress on the body; virtual reality environments to improve reflex response; the incorporation of rehabilitation devices into clothing; and new programs for injury prevention.