Sports technology company Feldspar Group Holdings Limited (Feldspar) has developed a patent-pending prototype of a surface-based force measurement platform capable of capturing real-time data directly from sports surfaces at scale.
The system converts standard playing fields into intelligent, data-capturing environments, representing a significant engineering advancement in high-performance sports infrastructure. The development comes as GCC countries accelerate efforts to build Green Cities and smart urban hubs, with the technology positioned as a sustainable solution to support athlete development and strengthen regional sports ecosystems.
The platform is designed to shift elite-level sports science from laboratory settings into everyday training environments by capturing ground reaction forces directly from the surface. It delivers three-dimensional data from each movement, enabling deeper performance analysis.
At the core of the system is a triangular force plate with a new architecture that allows rapid deployment across large areas, including full athletics tracks and football pitches. The platform can track up to 40 players simultaneously, offering real-time insights into speed, power, and movement.
Aligned with the region’s push for sustainable and technology-driven urban development, the system integrates directly into sports surfaces, eliminating the need for repeated setup and manual operation. It is designed for both permanent and temporary installations across multiple sports, including football, padel, basketball, and athletics.
The technology also supports the creation of an AI-powered data platform aimed at benchmarking performance, detecting injury risks, and generating predictive insights to support athletes preparing for international competition.
Alvina Chen Founder and CEO – Feldspar
“Until now, most systems have inferred movement from camera footage, without directly measuring the forces athletes generate through the ground. With Feldspar’s world-first system, currently in prototype, embedded in the playing surface, we capture those forces in real time, exactly where movement starts. This allows us to see how athletes generate force to accelerate, change direction, jump and produce speed and power, transforming how performance is understood and how sport is experienced.”
Feldspar has launched its first external funding round to accelerate its transition from pilot deployment to commercial rollout. The funding will support product development, pilot programs, and early-stage commercial activities, following initial backing from a Hong Kong family office.
