Case Study · Equine Sports Technology

Estride Harmony

Embedded engineering for connected saddle pressure mapping.

A flexible sensing platform that captures pressure distribution beneath the saddle and connects device data to mobile visualization.

Estride Harmony saddle pressure mapping system with horse and mobile visualization

Illustrative product visualization.

Platform specifications

Figures listed in the existing project overview.

900

Pressure-sensing points

BLE 5.2

Wireless connectivity

5–60 Hz

Adjustable sampling rate

80 × 72 cm

Sensor mat dimensions

1–150 kPa

Specified pressure range

The Engineering Challenge

Many sensing points. One practical riding system.

Acquire data across a large flexible sensing area while integrating electronics, battery power and wireless communication into a practical system.

Dense sensor acquisition

Capture and organize measurements across the pressure matrix.

Flexible integration

Work with the sensing mat and physical constraints beneath the saddle.

Connected operation

Transfer device data for live viewing and recorded-session review.

Embedded & Hardware Engineering

From sensor acquisition to connected data.

Sensor Interface

Interface the flexible matrix with acquisition electronics.

Acquisition Firmware

Coordinate scanning, timing and measurement handling.

Data Processing

Filter and structure sensor data for transfer and visualization.

Battery & Power

Integrate Li-Po battery support, regulation and power management.

Wireless Connectivity

Implement Bluetooth communication and device data exchange.

System Integration

Define interfaces with the mobile and analytics layers.

System Overview

A connected measurement platform.

Sensing Layer

Flexible pressure matrix and acquisition electronics.

Device Layer

Embedded processing, battery power and Bluetooth communication.

Application Layer

Mobile visualization, session records and analytics integration.

High-level functional overview. Application integration is distinct from application development.

Data & Visualization

Make pressure patterns easier to inspect.

Pressure Distribution

View how measured pressure varies across the sensing area.

Live Viewing

Observe incoming measurements during a session.

Recorded Sessions

Review captured data after the ride.

Visualizations support interpretation; they do not by themselves establish improved saddle fit, rider performance or animal health.

Prototype to Product

Integrate. Evaluate. Refine.

Prototype Integration

Electronics, firmware and sensor mat

Field Evaluation

Operation in riding conditions

Refinement

Resolve integration and performance findings

Production Support

Manufacturing preparation and documentation

Engineering Considerations

The details behind useful pressure data.

Sensor Behavior

Calibration needs, repeatability and response across the matrix.

Acquisition Timing

Sampling configuration and consistent data handling.

Wireless Behavior

Connection interruptions, data flow and recovery.

Physical Integration

Mat placement, cabling, enclosure and operating conditions.

Application Value

Support better-informed assessment.

Saddle Fit Review

Inspect pressure patterns as part of a wider assessment.

Rider Balance Review

Explore pressure changes associated with rider position.

Session Comparison

Review patterns across recorded sessions and configurations.

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