PadelClippy

Product Introduction

1. Definition: PadelClippy is an iOS application that transforms iPhones into AI-powered padel match highlight recorders. It operates within the sports technology category, leveraging real-time buffer recording and computer vision.
2. Core Value Proposition: It eliminates manual video editing by automatically capturing 30-second padel highlights triggered via Apple Watch or hand gestures, solving the problem of lost match moments in lengthy footage.

Main Features

1. Buffer Recording: Continuously records video in a 30-second loop using RAM buffering. When triggered, it permanently saves the preceding 30 seconds without storage bloat.
2. Apple Watch Trigger: Syncs with watchOS via Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE). A single tap initiates clip saving, enabling hands-free operation during play.
3. Hand Gesture Detection: Uses iPhone’s neural engine and Core ML for real-time palm recognition. Raising a hand (🫲) triggers clip saving within 0.5 seconds, calibrated for outdoor lighting.
4. Clip Editor: Post-capture trimming tool with frame-by-frame scrubbing. Allows adding star markers (⭐) to key moments for instant retrieval.
5. Community Playlist Upload: Exports clips directly to social platforms or team shared drives via API integrations, supporting MP4/H.264 formats.

Problems Solved

1. Pain Point: Manual review of 60-minute padel recordings to locate <5% relevant highlights, wasting 2–3 hours per match.
2. Target Audience: Recreational padel players, coaches analyzing techniques, and amateur tournament participants aged 25–45.
3. Use Cases: Capturing winning points during competitions, documenting skill improvements in training, or sharing rally highlights with doubles partners instantly.

Unique Advantages

1. Differentiation: Unlike GoPro or generic sports apps, PadelClippy’s court-specific gesture detection requires no mounted hardware. Competitors lack wearable integration and buffer-based auto-capture.
2. Key Innovation: Proprietary "Vision Ready" algorithm combining motion prediction (detecting swing follow-through) and spatial awareness to ignore off-court movements, reducing false triggers by 92%.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. Does PadelClippy work without an Apple Watch?
   Yes, the hand gesture feature uses the iPhone’s camera alone, but Watch integration enables discreet triggering during play.
2. How much storage do clips consume?
   Each 30-second clip occupies ~50MB. The free version allows 10 clips/day; Pro (€5.99/month) offers unlimited storage.
3. Is Android support planned?
   Currently iOS-only due to dependency on Apple’s Core ML and BLE protocols. No Android roadmap exists.
4. Can I edit clip length post-recording?
   Yes, the built-in editor allows trimming clips to 5–45 seconds, but original buffer footage is discarded after saving.
5. Does it work in low-light indoor courts?
   Gesture detection requires minimum 100-lux lighting. For dim venues, Apple Watch is the recommended trigger.