str8bat Pro: The world’s first sensor that sticks to a bat
Drives, cuts, pulls, hoicks… Every cricketer wants to make every shot count.
Becoming a great batsman demands more than passion, it requires precision.
Indian startup str8bat has introduced the world’s first camera-free cricket bat sensor, providing in-depth insights into bat movement, impact, and overall performance.
Used by both amateurs and professionals, including Indian Premier League (IPL) teams, the str8bat Pro sensor is incredibly user-friendly. Players just peel and stick it onto their bat to record every shot with pro-grade precision. The data is then sent to a smartphone app for batting analysis. This innovation is powered by ST, whose advanced chips enabled the creation of the most compact cricket bat sensor on the market.
Challenge
- Create a high-impact sensor with minimal weight and the smallest possible form factor that can seamlessly adhere to a cricket bat
Solution
- 6-axis inertial measurement unit featuring a 3-axis digital accelerometer and a 3-axis digital gyroscope
- STM32WB microcontroller for actionable data
Impact
- Precise metrics for cricket enthusiasts and professional leagues
- Identification of young talents through reliable metrics
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Thanks to ST’s technology,
we pioneered the world’s first cricket bat sensor integrated into a sticker.”
Gagan Daga, Co-founder & CEO of str8bat
Capturing every shot without the extra weight? Only with ST.
From the very beginning, str8bat faced a challenge: how do you capture the lightning-fast, complex movements of a cricket bat without adding any extra weight that might throw off a player’s natural rhythm? Using cameras was out of the question.
What str8bat wanted was a sensor that could be used as a simple patch.
Sounds easy, right? Many semiconductor companies told str8bat it wasn’t possible. But str8bat had a vision and kept pushing forward. That’s when ST stepped in as a true technology partner, providing the inertial measurement unit specifically designed to fit the sensor’s 1.5 mm-thick form factor.
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When other semiconductor players said our vision was impossible, ST experts stepped up.”
Rahul Nagar, Co-founder & COO of stra8bat
Always-on, high-impact sports tracking doesn’t have to drain batteries
Cricket training sessions can easily stretch to three hours, so keeping the str8bat Pro sensor running smoothly throughout all that action was no small challenge. Thanks to ST’s smart IMU technology, the sensor stays in a deep sleep mode when it’s not needed but springs to life instantly to capture every swing the moment the player moves. This smart design helps save battery while making sure no moment is missed.
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ST’s smart IMU lets str8bat Pro capture every moment without draining the battery.”
Gagan Daga, Co-founder & CEO of str8bat
Trusted by IPL and Australian official cricket teams
The str8bat Pro sensor has become an essential tool for several prominent Indian Premier League (IPL) teams, including the Rajasthan Royals. Beyond performance analysis, it plays a crucial role in identifying emerging young talent.
For example, Dhruv Jurel’s rise as a promising player was significantly supported by insights derived from str8bat Pro’s data. While designed for cricket, this technology’s potential extends far beyond, offering valuable applications in other high-impact sports as well.
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