Form unveils HeadCoach 2.0: AI-powered, in-goggle swim coaching
Form has introduced HeadCoach 2.0, an upgraded AI-driven coaching system for its smart swimming goggles. The new service analyzes each swim — distance per stroke (DPS), stroke rate, pace and heart rate — and delivers tailored guidance through the goggles’ augmented reality display and the Form app.
HeadCoach 2.0 is available now to Form Premium subscribers. The company says the insights are informed by data from millions of swims and input from professional coaches and Olympic swimmers, and can be customized to objectives like improving technique or race preparation.
Key features
- Real-time AR coaching: Live cues in the goggles highlight what to adjust during your set.
- Detailed metrics: DPS, stroke rate, pace, heart rate and a personal Form Score guide the feedback.
- Personalized goals: Set objectives (technique, endurance, race pace) and receive session-specific targets.
- Data-backed insights: Analysis built on millions of swims plus pro and Olympic coach expertise.
- Availability: Offered to Form Premium subscribers — $10 per month after a free one-month trial.
Why it matters
HeadCoach 2.0 brings coach-style feedback directly into training sessions, reducing the need for external coaching or video analysis between workouts. For swimmers who train solo or want consistent technique cues, the combination of AR guidance and historical data can accelerate improvements and make practice sessions more efficient.
Considerations
- Effectiveness depends on correct fit and reliable sensor data; results will vary by swimmer and workout type.
- Subscription cost may be a barrier for casual swimmers, though a one-month trial lets users test the service.
- Coaching is data-driven — it complements but does not fully replace human coaches for high-level technical refinement.
For more details, visit Form’s official site (opens in a new tab): form.com. For hands-on coverage, see the original report (opens in a new tab): Engadget.
Discussion: Would you pay for an in-goggle AI coach like HeadCoach 2.0 to improve your swims — or do you prefer traditional coaching and video analysis? What feature would matter most to you (real-time cues, analytics depth, or cost)?