Running without air resistance
Researchers at ETH Zurich created an airshield for track athletes like Mujinga Kambundji. The U-shaped windscreen, pulled by a go-kart, regulates speed using sensors, enabling high-speed training without air resistance. This innovation enhances training effectiveness and performance.
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Researchers at ETH Zurich have developed an innovative airshield to enable high-speed training for track and field athletes like Mujinga Kambundji. The airshield, a U-shaped Plexiglas windscreen with wheels, is driven in front of the runner by a go-kart, regulating speed through sensors. This setup allows athletes to train at competition speeds without air resistance, aiding in optimizing movement sequences at high velocities. The interdisciplinary collaboration behind this project involved the Institute for Dynamic Systems and Control and the Institute of Human Movement Sciences and Sport at ETH Zurich. Athletes like Kambundji appreciate the technology for its training benefits and enjoyment. The development of the airshield showcases how technology can enhance athletic performance and training methodologies through innovative solutions.
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