Our Technology
The Foundation of Movement
Why start at the ground?
Because it’s the Foundation of Movement. Every time you move—whether you're jumping, sprinting, or simply landing—the ground pushes back. That push is called a Ground Reaction Force (GRF), and it’s one of the most powerful ways to understand how movement works.
Ground Reaction Force
THE Gold standard in movement science
Ground Reaction Forces (GRFs) have been a main subject of study in biomechanics; every move, even a simple extension of the arm, shows a balance shift in our feet’s GRFs. Basically, our feet talk to the floor, and the floor talks back. Vault’s electrified flooring captures that exchange of force—that conversation—for you.
THE HARDWARE
Developed at the Yale School of Engineering
Tiny carbon particles. Massive performance insights.
Built with Quantum Tunneling Composites.
Quantum Tunneling Composites (QTCs) are flexible materials that act like smart sponges for force.
When you press on them, they change how electricity flows—giving us a way to measure the force applied and exactly where it is. We use these graphene-based composites in our sensors to track everything from a powerful leap to the tiniest shift in balance—no cameras, no wearables needed.
Next-Gen sensors that adapt like athletes.
This is more than just a mat—it’s a surface that comprehends movement.
Flexible. Durable. Engineered for impact. QTC sensors embedded into Vault gym-grade flooring instantly adjust to pressure variations, making them ideal for unpredictable, real-world performance. From sprinters to dancers, the flooring adapts to every form of elite movement.
THE INTELLIGENCE
Data, Machine Learning, & Applications
Vault’s data structure resembles image data—each sensor functions like a pixel, capturing pressure at a specific point. This format allows us to apply powerful image-based machine learning techniques to analyze movement with high precision.
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Flooring that thinks and predicts
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Flooring that measures and reveals hidden forces
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Flooring that gives you a signature move
FLOORING THAT THINKS and predicts.
Vault doesn’t just collect data—it interprets it, turning raw force-time signals into unique athletic profiles. By training machine learning models on these patterns, Vault predicts performance and reveals how each athlete generates force.
Hidden Forces, Now Measurable
Subtle imbalances, timing differences, or fatigue-related changes can now be spotted early, using intelligent data systems trained on Vault outputs. Detect anomalies that may lead to injury. Track recovery post-injury. Identify and compare athletes by movement.
Your Jump Signature, signed by you.
Vault captures takes 4,800 measurements every second to reveal how you move—no one else jumps like you. Even among top athletes, hidden differences in takeoff and landing emerge. Vault makes your patterns visible, giving coaches and athletes the edge to train smarter and perform better.
The six facets of performance
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Rapid movements are analyzed down to the millisecond, offering insights into acceleration bursts and sprint efficiency that define winning margins in competitions.
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From explosive jumps to forceful strikes, power metrics quantify the raw strength behind an athlete's movements, crucial for optimizing training regimens and refining technique.
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Endurance data tracks the body's ability to sustain effort over time, guiding athletes in pacing strategies and conditioning programs tailored to enhance stamina and resilience.
Vault's data is structured into six core categories—each representing a critical domain of athletic performance.
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Split-second decision-making is scrutinized through reaction time data, providing invaluable feedback on cognitive readiness and reflexive prowess under pressure.
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Precision metrics measure accuracy and consistency in movements, essential for sports requiring pinpoint control.
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Agility measures the ability to move quickly and change direction with control, balance, and speed.