BASEL, Switzerland – Smart2Move AG, a Swiss sports-tech company and the global reference for wireless, portable dual force plates used to measure Ground Reaction Forces (GRF), today announced its strategic merger and acquisition of Bio Force SAS, a company renowned for its cutting-edge ground reaction force and sports science solutions. Smart2Move is headquartered in Basel, Switzerland, with a U.S. headquarters in Richmond, Virginia.
Bio Force is the market leader behind the Force Pedal, the #1 ground reaction force training aid, and the developer of Train4Dynamics. This acquisition significantly expands Smart2Move’s capabilities in sports rehabilitation and proprioception, strengthening its mission to enhance athletic performance while reducing injury risk across all sports.
Bio Force SAS has established itself as a pioneer in ground reaction force devices, owning key patents and intellectual property related to GRF applications in sport rehabilitation and proprioception. The Force Pedal is recognized worldwide as an essential training tool for athletes, improving balance, strength, proprioception, and speed, while Train4Dynamics focuses on optimizing sports performance through innovative GRF-based training programs.
Gregory Lebrat, Smart2Move Co-Founder & CEO, commented on the significance Merger & acquisition: “This acquisition strengthens our position as the global leader in ground reaction force technology. Bio Force’s patented solutions, including the Force Pedal and Train4Dynamics, integrate seamlessly with our existing ecosystem, allowing us to serve a broader range of sports professionals, athletes, and rehabilitation specialists worldwide.”
The merger brings together two leaders in GRF technology, creating strong synergies that will accelerate innovation in sports performance, rehabilitation, and injury prevention. By integrating Bio Force’s patented solutions, Smart2Move will deliver a more comprehensive and scalable GRF ecosystem for professionals across multiple sports disciplines.
Key Benefits of the Merger
- Expanded Intellectual Property Portfolio Smart2Move strengthens its patent portfolio in GRF training and rehabilitation, reinforcing its technological leadership.
- Enhanced Product Ecosystem Force Pedal and Train4Dynamics are fully integrated into Smart2Move’s product lineup, delivering a complete performance and injury-prevention toolkit.
- Broader Market Reach The combined portfolio enables Smart2Move to expand beyond golf into fitness, rehabilitation, and multi-sport performance environments.
Accelerated Innovation & R&D Investment
As part of this strategic merger, Smart2Move has established a long-term innovation roadmap supported by sustained, multi-year investment. Since 2024, Smart2Move has already invested a first tranche of US$1.5 million to establish a dedicated R&D department focused on developing next-generation Ground Reaction Force (GRF) and biomechanics-based training solutions for all sports.
Building on this foundation, Smart2Move will invest an additional US$1.5 million in 2026 and US$2 million in 2027 to further accelerate innovation, expand its technology stack, and scale its research and development capabilities.
These investments support the creation of a dedicated Sports Performance Division, built around patented GRF technologies, advanced biomechanics, and intelligent training ecosystems. Smart2Move is actively integrating artificial intelligence, deep learning, machine learning, and virtual reality (VR) to transform how athletes train, monitor performance, and manage injury risk.
By combining precise biomechanical measurement with AI-driven intelligence, Smart2Move is building an intelligent performance ecosystem delivering real-time insights, predictive analytics, and personalized training solutions—marking a decisive step toward a more data-driven future in sports performance.
Gregory Lebrat, Smart2Move Co-Founder & CEO, and Ronald Groeflin, Smart2Move Co-Founder, added:
“Our ambition goes far beyond measurement. We are building a Sports Performance Division centered on patented Ground Reaction Force (GRF) technologies and AI-powered decision systems. The investments initiated in 2024 and extending through 2026 and 2027 lay the foundation for a new generation of performance, rehabilitation, and injury-prevention solutions that will shape the future of sports science.”
This strategic merger and sustained investment in advanced technologies reinforce Smart2Move’s long-term commitment to global excellence in GRF innovation, AI-powered performance systems, and applied sports science.
About Smart2Move AG
Smart2Move is the global leader in dual force plate technology, revolutionizing Ground Reaction Force analysis and biomechanics education across sports. The company pioneered the first wireless and portable 1D Dual Force Plates in 2015, 3D Dual Research & Studio Plates in 2017, and the industry’s first wireless and portable 3D Dual Force Plates in 2022.
As the only company in golf designing and manufacturing its own wireless dual force plates, Smart2Move is trusted in more than 35 countries and empowers athletes and professionals across golf, fitness, rehabilitation, and high-performance sport.
About Bio Force SAS
Bio Force SAS is a pioneering sports-science company specializing in ground reaction force devices for rehabilitation and proprioception. Its Force Pedal and Train4Dynamics solutions are recognized worldwide for improving performance, balance, proprioception, and reducing injury risk in athletes.
