Sudden Impact Challenge Evaluation

13 May 2015

Dear all,

my name is Reinhold Behringer, and I am leading the evaluation of the Sudden Challenge entries here at Leeds Beckett University.

We do have a team of 4 evaluators who are members of staff at Leeds Beckett in the following areas:

Computing, Engineering, Sport Biomechanics, Sports Psychology and Sports Physiology.

We had an initial meeting and outlined the general method of evaluation.

As indicated, we will evaluate the following four criteria:

accuracy, convenience, cost, and durability.

Our tests will be conducted in the Biomechanics Laboratory of the Carnegie Faculty at Leeds Beckett.

These tests will include a judgement of wearability during sports activity as well as evaluation of usability by sports coaches.

The durability will be tested on a force-feedback bench. We will of course aim at NOT destroying the devices, but we will apply forces that are typical in a realistic sporting situation.

We will keep you updated on the progress of the evaluation activities. For now we are awaiting the shipment of the challenge entries, and next week will be an "unboxing" event where we unpack all the items that have arrived.

A quick check will be done, if the devices are functional or have been damaged during the shipment. Then we have scheduled three sessions for testing.

The specific further evaluation is still be finalised, but we will ensure that it is well documented, so that a transparent process of judgment is provided.

Many regards,

Reinhold

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Former Member over 10 years ago

Dear all,
has any of you contestants an idea when the shipment of your devices will take place?
I have not heard from the organisers, and I was wondering when we can expect the devices so that we can schedule the evaluation.

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hlipka over 10 years ago in reply to Former Member

Yesterday I got the first information with relevant data (before it was just gathering information about what I would send at all). But the address was not complete (at least not everything that UPS needs was in there), and the UPS data was also not complete. I was hoping that Element14 would organize a pickup via UPS, but it seems we need to do that (and they are all that common in Germany at least). I send some questions regarding that for E14, but have not received an answer yet. So I guess shipment will happen next week.
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Former Member over 10 years ago in reply to hlipka

Thanks, Hendrik!
Then we will accommodate our testing / evaluation plan accordingly.

Many regards,
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Former Member over 10 years ago in reply to hlipka

Hendrik,

what was still missing for the UPS shipment? Maybe I can provide the information, since all the devices are supposed to be sent to me.

Many regards,
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hlipka over 10 years ago in reply to Former Member

The ship-to address was just a person (not you, though), but I think it should go to the university. UPS also needs a phone number. When you can send me the full shipping address via eMail (or as direct message), then at least one part of that is solved. I got a UPS account number for billing (I guess), but UPS needs a ZIP code belonging to that account, for verification probably. I guess that account belongs to E14, so I will wait for feedback from David.

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hlipka over 10 years ago in reply to Former Member

The ship-to address was just a person (not you, though), but I think it should go to the university. UPS also needs a phone number. When you can send me the full shipping address via eMail (or as direct message), then at least one part of that is solved. I got a UPS account number for billing (I guess), but UPS needs a ZIP code belonging to that account, for verification probably. I guess that account belongs to E14, so I will wait for feedback from David.

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