FAQS

Product

  • Vault is an intelligent human performance monitoring system—and everything happens below your feet. Our current models—Vault One and Vault Dot Drill—are sensor-embedded mats that collect performance data in real time, turning pressure and movement into actionable metrics like vertical jump height, take-off velocity, impulse, and flight-time.

  • Unlike wearables or camera-based systems, Vault captures data directly from the ground. It requires no equipment to wear or calibrate, and delivers spatially rich data that’s ideal for both athletic training and machine learning applications. Your training becomes your test.

  • Force Plates:
    Force Plates use strain gauge or piezoelectric sensors to detect forces. These are highly sensitive, but require heavy, rigid structures and calibration services to maintain accuracy. They are often embedded in metal platforms and offer force data from a small, restricted area. Force plates rely on rigid, centralized sensor technologies better suited for lab environments.

    Vault Mats:

    Vault’s distributed, highly-senstive, flexible sensor array with intelligent software delivers lab-grade analysis in real-world conditions, with added portability, and context-aware insights.


    Vault Mats use proprietary quantum tunneling composite (QTC) sensors embedded across a flexible mat. QTC can detect fine-grained detection of force patterns across a broad surface. These sensors don’t require the rigid structure of force plates, allowing Vault to be modular, lightweight, and scalable.

  • Yes. Vault mats are modular and lightweight, designed for portability. You can use them in gyms, clinics, training facilities, or even transport them to offsite events.

  • Yes. Vault was designed for elite athletic training and is built with impact-resistant, gym-rubber grade materials to withstand repeated high-intensity use.

  • Currently, Vault can capture a wide range of plyometric movements, including vertical jumps and dot drill exercises. Future system updates—available to all users through the Vault App—will expand capabilities to identify and predict all types of rapid, multi-directional movement such as quick cuts, shuffles, landings, pivots, and more

  • Vault One is our core 2x2 ft mat designed to capture metrics from singular, high-intensity actions such as vertical jumps. Currently, it provides instant feedback on metrics like vertical jump height, takeoff velocity, flight-time, and impulse.

    Vault Dot Drill, on the other hand, is designed to measure coordination, reaction time, and rapid footwork through multi-point drills like the classic dot drill pattern. It leverages the same core technology but focuses on evaluating rhythmic movement, spatial control, and agility through patterned footwork.

  • Vault mats are water-resistant, specifically the rubber surface layer, but they are not fully waterproof. The internal hardware components are not water-proof and should be protected from direct exposure to moisture. Additionally, Vault mats are not freeze-proof. If you have specific environmental or usage concerns, please contact us directly so we can advise on best practices or explore appropriate solutions with you.

Data & Metrics

  • Vault captures core athletic performance indicators such as speed, power, precision, endurance, reaction time, and agility. The current released metrics include vertical jump height, takeoff velocity, impulse, and flight time. These foundational metrics are captured with high-resolution precision and will continue to expand as Vault evolves to support more complex movement profiles and training needs.

  • Vault’s proprietary, high-resolution sensors—combined with advanced algorithms and AI models—deliver precision-level accuracy on par with, and exceeding, traditional lab-grade force plates. Vault captures thousands of data points across a broad surface area in real time. Its intelligent system interprets complex movement patterns, making it not only more versatile but also more insightful—turning rich data into actionable performance metrics with superior accuracy and context.

  • Yes. Vault stores all performance data securely and lets users track metrics over time to monitor improvements, training plateaus, or risk of overtraining

  • Vault measures these metrics by analyzing how your body applies pressure to the ground and how quickly those forces change. The system uses a biomechanical concept called ground reaction force—the force the ground pushes back with every time you make contact with it. For example, agility is measured by tracking how fast you start, stop, and change direction. Power is calculated based on how much force you generate in explosive movements like jumps. Reaction time is measured from the moment a stimulus is given to the first detectable movement on the mat. All of this is captured through real-time data from the sensors embedded in the floor.

  • Yes. Software updates will soon offer a team dashboard where coaches and trainers can monitor individual and collective progress, sort by performance trends, and make data-driven training decisions.

Technology

  • Vault uses proprietary quantum tunneling composite (QTC) sensors with high spatial resolution to capture nuanced force patterns beneath every step, jump, and pivot. QTCs are smart materials that change their electrical resistance when pressure is applied. This means they can detect even subtle shifts in force, making them ideal for tracking fast, complex athletic movements. Unlike traditional sensors that require rigid infrastructure, QTCs are flexible and can be embedded into soft surfaces like mats—enabling Vault’s portable, real-world performance monitoring system.

  • Data is processed in real time using Vault’s custom algorithms and AI models. Results are visualized through an intuitive user interface that displays individual metrics and performance profiles.

  • Yes. Vault’s system learns over time, refining its analysis based on cumulative athlete data. This enables smarter insights and predictive modeling for injury risk or performance trends.

  • Aside from the Vault Mat and a tablet device to access the Vault Kinetics App, no additional devices are needed. At the moment, Vault operates as a standalone system and the integrated app is for data access, visualization, and sharing.

  • Vault does not yet support API integrations for teams and researchers who want to connect it with other performance or data management tools. This is a feature we are currently working on. Please reach out to us if you would like to inquire further.

USE CASES

  • Vault is ideal for athletes, coaches, physical therapists, performance labs, and sports researchers—anyone who wants to measure movement precisely and non-intrusively.

  • Vault can be used by athletes of all levels. The system adapts to different user needs—from developing youth athletes to professionals looking to gain a competitive edge.

  • Yes. Vault detects asymmetries, compensatory patterns, and loading inconsistencies that may indicate injury risk or progress in rehabilitation. Because our system collects longitudinal data, training with Vault over time helps reveal subtle changes and long-term trends—making it a powerful tool for both injury prevention and recovery monitoring.

  • Vault can be used as a daily check-in tool, a diagnostic platform, or an assessment module during any training window. It helps teams make data-informed decisions about workload and recovery.

  • Absolutely. Vault’s high-resolution data and exportable formats make it a valuable tool for biomechanics, kinesiology, and sports science research.

General / Getting Started

  • It is suggested that you book a demo or consultation before purchasing a mat. A Vault representative will walk you through setup, pricing, and how to customize the system for your needs.

  • How do I reach the Vault team with specific questions?
    You can reach us anytime through the contact form on our website or by emailing info@vaultkinetics.com.

  • Yes. Vault detects asymmetries, compensatory patterns, and loading inconsistencies that may indicate injury risk or progress in rehabilitation. Because Vault collects data over time, it helps identify subtle changes and long-term trends—making it a powerful tool for both preventing injuries and tracking recovery.

  • Absolutely. Vault’s high-resolution data and exportable formats make it a valuable tool for biomechanics, kinesiology, and sports science research.

  • Vault can be used as a daily check-in tool, a diagnostic platform, or an assessment module during key training windows. It helps teams make data-informed decisions about workload and recovery.