New AI 'smart' cycling shorts emit electrical currents into rider's muscles to improve performance

New AI'smart' cycling shorts equipped with sensors and wires that emit electrical currents into rider's muscles to improve performance have been unveiled by a UK start-up. While technology had previously been used to enhance other areas of cycling equipment, riding shorts have remained largely unchanged, except for perhaps additional padding and improved materials. But now, a British start-up called Impulse has developed a pair of riding shorts that employ electoral sensors and artificial intelligence to shape and stimulate cyclists' muscles while they are on the move, The Times has reported. The company also plans to utilise the same technology for other activities too, such as for runners and gym-goers. Pictured: A graphic showing how the Impulse smart shorts work, employing sensors, AI and electrical currents that stimulate the rider's muscles to improve cycling performance Devon Lewis (pictured left), a PHD student in neuroscience at the University of Southampton, designed the smart shorts (pictured right) that emit tiny electric currents to improve a rider's performance Devon Lewis, a PHD student in neuroscience at the University of Southampton, designed the shorts that emit tiny electric current into the wearer's hamstring muscles and quads to improve their cycling technique.