XBoat offers a wireless smart oarlock system that attaches to existing oarlocks and captures precise force, angle, and timing data for each stroke. The sensors transmit real‑time metrics via Bluetooth to a handheld monitor and sync instantly over Wi‑Fi to a cloud analytics platform, enabling rowers and coaches to visualize power curves, track progress, and refine technique without bulky hardware.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Rowers and rowing coaches lack precise, real-time data on stroke power, timing, and technique because traditional measurement tools are bulky, wired, and require manual setup, limiting the ability to monitor performance and make immediate adjustments.
Solution
XBoat provides a wireless smart oarlock system that attaches to existing oarlocks and captures force, angle, and timing data for each stroke. The sensors transmit data via Bluetooth Low Energy to a handheld monitor and a cloud-based analytics platform, delivering instant visual feedback and automated performance analysis. Users can view force curves, acceleration profiles, and customizable metrics on‑water, then sync data over Wi‑Fi for deeper trend analysis and progress tracking. The system is factory calibrated for high accuracy, lightweight, and installs like a standard oarlock, enabling rowers of all levels to train more efficiently without additional hardware.
Target Audience
Primary customers are competitive rowers, rowing clubs, and coaches who need detailed stroke analytics to improve technique and performance.
Features
- Wireless smart oarlock sensors with ±1% force accuracy and ±1° angle precision
- Real-time on‑water display of power curves, stroke timing, and up to 20 customizable metrics
- Bluetooth Low Energy transmission with weeks of battery life and wireless charging via a dedicated case
- Instant Wi‑Fi sync to a web‑based analytics platform for trend analysis and progress tracking
- Lightweight design (under 600 g per oarlock) that installs like a standard oarlock without wires or buttons
- Support for both sculling and sweep rowing configurations
- Customizable data layouts to focus on specific performance indicators