Yale Technology Spotlight: Vault Kinetics
Vault Kinetics came out of the SEAS undergrad Projects2Products Program which is led by Yale Faculty, Vince Wilczynski and Jorge Torres.
Vault is a fit-tech startup redefining the way humans interact with the ground. Vault makes advanced pressure sensors, biomechanical analysis, and AI-powered algorithms transform raw data into actionable intelligence.
FOUNDED
September, 2023
New Haven, CT
FOUNDERS
- Joshua Gao, CEO, Vault Kinetics, Yale College
- Eunice Han, Design, Vault Kinetics, Yale College
- Eric Wang, Software Development, Vault Kinetics, Yale College
- Justin Pan, Algorithms, Vault Kinetics, Yale College
- Matthew Riley, Sales and Customer Engagement, Vault Kinetics, Yale College
TECHNOLOGY
Core Technology: Novel embedded force sensitive resistor design for motion assessment
Applications: Acquisition of ground contact force data for elite athletes
In the Founder's Words
Vault is a fit-tech startup redefining the way humans interact with the ground, using “Electrified Flooring." As people run, jump, and leap on Vault surfaces, intelligent hardware comprehends movement and analyzes force output. We develop this technology for elite athletes (pro-leagues, NBA, NCAA) to optimize their training, support injury prevention + recovery, and execute court-side decision-making.
Achievements
- Introducing the Vault Dot Drill – first product released
- First sale and high interest in the industry (distributor interest)
- Secured $30,000 funding
- Executed license with Yale Ventures for technology invented in the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS)
- Mass Challenge Accelerator 2024 Cohort, VentureWell Grant, NSF I-CORPS grant
Future Outlook
Vault Kinetics Inc. is currently setting up its manufacturing site in New Hampshire to fulfill orders of the Vault Dot Drill.