RUNVI Smart Insoles Secures Funding In Less Than 48 Hours

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Jun 19, 2018, 12:23 ET

BERLIN, June 19, 2018 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- NWTNLabs, an innovator in performance wearables, today announces that RUNVI - the smart insoles that provide real measurement to reduce the risk of injury and help health and fitness lovers achieve their goals more efficiently - has achieved full funding on Kickstarter in less than only 48 hours, despite having a month for the campaign.

RUNVI features accurate technique and performance measurement, power measurement (watts), real-time coaching and personalised dynamic training plans, building a full profile of a runner's biomechanics to personalise training experiences. Unlike other health and fitness wearables, RUNVI doesn't include visible clip-pons or bulky gadgets which can complicate and compromise performance. All features have been expertly designed to fit into sleek and stylish SMART insoles that fit into regular running shoes and trainers.

"Our advanced pressure sensor technology combined with sports science, helps runners, cyclists and other athletes benefit from accurate measurement and real-time feedback. This reduces their risk of injury and helps them achieve their performance goals. RUNVI is the first true digital equivalent of a professional running coach." Daniel Waldthausen, CDO and founder of NWTN-Labs.

"We're ecstatic to have secured the funding needed to bring RUNVI to the masses," said Christoph Brockhusen, founder and CEO of NWTN-Labs.

"RUNVI sets a completely new standard in sports tech. Delivering the most accurate data in the market and featuring the latest innovation in training science and biomechanics, this is the future of running" Franz Koch, Former CEO PUMA, Advisor and Brand Ambassador

"It's not so much about practicing more and harder, it is actually about training smarter. RUNVI facilitates that, taking your performance to the next level." - Jonas Plass, Former Olympic Runner, Sports Scientist and Brand Ambassador

A running lab in your shoe

RUNVI combines training science and leading-edge sensor technology in a SMART insole - much more advanced and accurate than any running app or smartwatch.

Running techniques and overall performance can be measured and analysed to every last detail using more than just the basic key running metrics, but advanced running metrics such as: Cadence, Foot-Strike Pattern and Symmetry.

This data can be used to optimise running technique, boost performance as well as reduce the risk of injury.

Power Measurement

Power is a performance metric that's made a breakthrough in the running world.

RUNVI features power measurement, giving runners a continuous measurement while they run. Like a power-meter, it guides effective training. Which helps runners to run longer and faster.

Unlocking your fitness potential

RUNVI's technology measures and analyses data during as well as provides motivational and personalised visual and audio coaching in real-time. Like a personal coach, RUNVI will warn users when they're risking injury or fatigue, giving real-time feedback for immediate improvement. Or to fine-tune their running technique.

Once a user sets their goals, RUNVI will create adaptive training plans - the more it is used, the smarter it gets. Taking data from individual running techniques, and historical and real-time performances, training plans are dynamic and continuously optimised.

Rich and intuitive user experience

RUNVI's mobile application delivers feedback specifically tailored to the user and their goals. It can be synced with iPhones and Apple Watches, integrating with HealthKit and sharing data with its community, encouraging friendly competition between users. Paired with a mobile device, exercisers can track their route using GPS, as well as monitor distance, speed, time and altitude.

The app recognises and tracks activities such as walking, running, standing, sitting, stairs and cycling - catering for all manner of health and fitness lovers. It also provides educational content and coaching videos, known as Running Academy.

Backed by Ambassadors

RUNVI is backed by a strong list of Brand Ambassadors, including former Puma CEO Franz Koch and former Olympic Runner Jonas Plass.

Notes to editor:

Product specifications

Chip: Nordics NRF52
Sensor technology: 30 advanced pressure sensors - continuous measurement 100/s - 2 accelerometers
Weight: 100 Gramm
Connection: Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE)
Material: Bottom of insole - PU, water resistant, breathable material
Battery: Lithium Ion and USB rechargeable
Insoles can be replaced while keeping the CORE
Ergonomic, minimalistic and stylish design

About NWTN Labs

NWTN is a start-up in a fast-growing category of connected health & fitness products, an exciting business that combines cutting-edge sensor technology with motivating mobile experiences to help people reach their health & fitness goals.

RUNVI Kickstarter Page: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/runvi/runvi-the-worlds-most-advanced-digital-running-coa

Official Kickstarter Campaign Video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=04fvenp-yIQ

Download our press pack here: https://drive.google.com/open?id=1-J8QlHW7U4GWSYtsO8QDlLgb8joYcBQ6

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