Limei Opens R&D Center in Silicon Valley to Innovate Smart Sports Flooring

The 50,000-square-foot center employs 120 engineers, data scientists, and sports technology experts. Initial projects include a “SmartCourt” system that uses embedded sensors to track athlete performance metrics (speed, jump height, foot pressure) in real time, and a self-healing flooring prototype that uses microcapsules to repair minor scratches automatically.

The center will collaborate with Stanford University’s Sports Science Lab and tech giants like Apple and Google to integrate flooring data with wearable devices and venue management platforms. A pilot of the SmartCourt system will launch at the San Francisco Warriors’ practice facility in Q4 2027, with plans for global rollout in 2028.

“Silicon Valley is the epicenter of innovation, and our new R&D center positions us at the forefront of smart sports technology,” said Mr. David Chen, Limei’s Chief Innovation Officer. “We’re not just building flooring—we’re creating data-driven tools that enhance athlete performance and venue efficiency.”