ETH Zurich researchers have developed an innovative contraption, called the AirShield, that helps athletes run without wind resistance. There are two parts to AirShield: a U-shaped Plexiglas windscreen with wheels and a go-kart that pulls it along.
The AirShield boasts sensors that regulate the speed, while the driver in the go-kart only has to steer. When used, it helps athletes reach competition speeds during training that are otherwise only possible with an increased adrenaline level. There’s no word yet on if we’ll see a commercial version.
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Training with devices such as the airshield helps me to squeeze out every last percent from my training. And it’s fun,” said Mujinga Kambundji, track and field athlete.
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