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velocity measurement
guides·12 min read
IMU vs Linear Position Transducer (LPT): The Complete Guide to Velocity-Based Training Equipment
IMU or LPT — the wrong pick wastes budget on unusable data. Compare accuracy, cost per athlete, and setup time before choosing your VBT sensor.
IMU·LPT·VBT
how to·8 min read
How to Measure Clean and Jerk Bar Speed: Weightlifting Analysis
Pull velocity and catch timing separate a made lift from a missed one. See the phase-by-phase benchmarks, sensor setup, and bar-path fixes an IMU reveals.
clean and jerk·bar speed·weightlifting
research·9 min read
IMU Sensor Validity for Barbell Velocity Measurement: Systematic Review
A 23-study review found IMU sensors match lab-grade linear transducers within 0.01-0.04 m/s. Where that accuracy holds, and where it breaks down.
IMU·velocity measurement·VBT