A review of 150 sources looked at how smart technology can make skiing safer. The researchers looked at tools like wearable sensors, environmental sensing, and digital twins. These technologies aim to help prevent injuries by monitoring conditions and movements in real time.
The review found that while some technologies are already useful for protection, many others are still experimental. There are several hurdles to making these systems work perfectly in the real world. These challenges include the need for better calibration, managing data uncertainty, and ensuring different systems can work together without giving false alarms.
Because this was a narrative review of existing literature, the findings are currently conceptual. The research provides a roadmap for future studies to test these tools with real people. For now, these technologies are not yet standard practice, but they offer a path toward better safety systems for skiers.
Common questions
What kind of technology can help prevent skiing injuries?
The review identified several types of technology, including wearable sensors, environmental sensing, and digital twins. These tools, along with multibody simulations, are being explored to help monitor conditions and movements to improve safety for skiers.
Are these safety technologies ready to use on the slopes?
Not all technologies are ready for immediate use. The review distinguished between tools already useful for protection and those that are still experimental or conceptual. Some systems still need better calibration and testing in real-world environments.
What are the main challenges for these safety systems?
Several barriers exist for real-time safety systems, including the need for better calibration, managing uncertainty, and ensuring different systems can work together. These factors must be addressed before these technologies can be widely adopted for skier safety.
