Jakarta, INTI - The Research Center for Hydrodynamics Technology (PRTH) of the National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) handed over a prototype wireless swimmer strength and movement measurement device to the Faculty of Sport Science (FIK) of Universitas Negeri Semarang (UNNES).
The prototype is designed to measure the propulsion generated by a swimmer's arm and leg strokes, while also recording body movements such as roll and pitch during swimming. The resulting data is expected to support athlete performance evaluation and the development of evidence-based training programs.
The Head of PRTH BRIN, Teguh Muttaqie, stated that the prototype handover represents BRIN's step in supporting national sports development through the utilization of research findings.
"BRIN's goal in providing this prototype to UNNES is so that the device can be directly used as a research instrument in finswimming and aquatic sports. We hope this innovation will support the development of sports science in Indonesia, produce much more accurate performance measurement data, and become a key support in developing and improving athlete performance," said Teguh as stated on BRIN’s official website.
The Dean of FIK UNNES, Taufiq Hidayah, welcomed the collaboration. According to him, this collaboration combines BRIN's competencies in hydrodynamics, mechanics, and electronics with FIK UNNES's expertise in sports science and athlete development.
Partnership Agreement for R&D of Sports Tech
In addition to the prototype handover, the two institutions also signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the research and development of the Touchpad Data Finish and the measurement of leg propulsive power during turns for finswimming and aquatic sports athletes.
A researcher at PRTH BRIN, Taufiq Arif Setyanto, explained that the collaboration aims to synergize the resources and competencies of both parties in developing technology tailored to the needs of competitive sports.
"This collaboration aims to produce a prototype measuring instrument that is not only technologically advanced but also appropriate for the needs of the finswimming and aquatics communities in Indonesia. The results of this research will serve as important study material for coaches analyzing athlete strength data and as a basis for developing measurable training programs, both at the regional and national levels," explained Taufiq.
According to him, the one-year agreement serves as a foundation for developing collaborations in various fields. In addition to technological development, the scope of the collaboration includes scientific dissemination through seminars and workshops, joint utilization of research facilities and infrastructure, and downstreaming of research results.
Conclusion
PRTH BRIN handed over a prototype wireless swimmer strength and movement measurement device to FIK UNNES. The device is capable of measuring the propulsion force from hand and leg strokes and recording swimmers' body movements, thereby supporting athlete performance evaluation and the development of data-based training programs. This collaboration combines BRIN's expertise in hydrodynamics, mechanics, and electronics with UNNES's competence in sports science to develop technology for finswimming and aquatics.
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