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Research & Innovation

Innovation

Labosport is dedicated to minimizing the risk of injury to athletes by utilizing advanced testing technology and innovation. Our mission is to provide cutting-edge solutions that optimize performance and safety.

R&D News

We are constantly working on innovative solutions to help our clients achieve the highest standards in sports surface quality and safety. To stay informed about our latest research and development initiatives, regularly check our R&D news.

Test Equipment

Labosport offers a range of state-of-the-art test equipment designed to evaluate various sports surfaces, including natural and synthetic turf, playground surfaces, athletic tracks, and more.

Test Methods

At Labosport, we are passionate about pushing the boundaries of sports surface testing and analysis to ensure the highest standards of quality, safety, and performance. Our Test Methods section showcases our pioneering efforts to develop advanced testing solutions.

A4SEE Consortium

Labosport | Proud Member of A4SEE Labosport is a proud member of the The European Alliance for Sports Engineering Education (A4SEE), a consortium of Universities and Industry partners that strive to improve the education of both student and professional sport...

Advanced Artificial Athlete (AAA or Triple A)

The Advanced Artificial Athlete is an evolution of the standard and established Artificial Athletes (EN 14808 and EN 14809). It has been developed to offer a simpler and more compact solution for measuring the properties of sports surfaces, including...

Ball Roll Ramp

The Ball Roll Ramp is available in two different models. The basic model is designed for field managers operating locally without a need to travel with the equipment. The superior model is designed for extensive travel needs. It is...

Ball Trajectory Risk Assessment

Understanding ball trajectory is crucial in sports, not only for players and coaches but also for those involved in stadium development and management. Loose balls flying into crowded areas can pose a risk to life and property, making it...

Head Injury Criterion (HIC) Meter

The HIC Meter is an essential device for measuring the impact attenuation of synthetic turf or playground surfacing. It is used to ensure that the surface of a playground or sports field is safe for users, particularly when it...

Labosport is a FIFA Research Institute

Labosport is a FIFA Research Institute: FIFA Research Institutes increase their continued support for the Football Technology & Innovation subdivision Projects spanning across the FIFA Research, Quality and Innovation Programmes as well the Football Technology team Applications to become a FIFA Research...

Labosport ScorePlay

The Labosport ScorePlay™ Philosophy offers numerous benefits for those looking to monitor their sports field. It is the most comprehensive and innovative solution available in the market. Our service involves a comprehensive assessment of your venue, including a full...

Lightweight Rotational Resistance (LwRR)

The Labosport Lightweight Rotational Resistance (LwRR) test equipment belongs to a new generation of devices that were invented to test the rotational resistance of both synthetic turf and natural grass fields. The LwRR was developed in accordance with FIFA standards...

Lisport

For over 25 years, the LISPORT™ has been the global benchmark for wear testing. Originally developed by Labosport in the late 1990s to replicate the aging of synthetic turf, it has become the standard device for simulating turf aging. The...

Lisport XL

Labosport's LISPORT™ XL is the latest generation of synthetic turf wear testing and a proud successor of the LISPORT™ test, which has been used as a global reference for over a decade. It is specifically designed to imitate the...

New Cloud-Based Track Management

The New Zealand Sports Turf Institute has developed two bespoke track management platforms for New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing (NZTR) and Greyhound Racing New Zealand (GRNZ). New Cloud-Based Track Management Both systems use a common database architecture, live data visualisation and hardware,...

Non-Watered Hockey Surfaces

Non-Watered Hockey Surfaces The International Hockey Federation (FIH) is pursuing synthetic turf surfaces that have the playing characteristics of wet turf but do not require watering to achieve them. It is an ambitious desire and one that looks difficult to...

Red Robin

Labosport is pleased to unveil its new Red Robin device for the assessment of sports fields - an autonomous solution that collects data along a pre-defined virtual grid of measurement locations. At each test location, the Red Robin can...

Skin Injury Test

Skin Injury Test In many sports such as football, rugby, volleyball and handball, athletes frequently fall and slide at high  speed. One of the challenges manufacturers are facing is to create a surface that offers a low risk of skin...

Soil Impact Tester (Clegg Hammer)

The Clegg Hammer has been one of the most commonly used tools since the 1970s for assessing the strength and stiffness properties of surfaces such as natural turfgrass, soil playing surfaces, and aggregates. Our device has been strictly designed...