Daedo unveils new Gen3 technology during Rome Grand Prix

Daedo unveiled a new stage in the development of its Gen3 electronic system during the Rome 2026 World Taekwondo Grand Prix Series, introducing innovations designed to improve impact detection and enhance the performance of electronic protectors used in international competition.

Sam Park, Director of Daedo, presented World Taekwondo representatives with the company’s new Gen3 electronic fist protector technology, which is expected to be introduced in the coming months.

Daedo also showcased technical developments intended to increase the accuracy, reliability and overall performance of its electronic body protectors, a central component of the scoring system used in elite Taekwondo.

Fist scoring remains a technological challenge

The introduction of specific technology for fist protectors represents another step in the evolution of electronic scoring systems.

Unlike kicks, which have been detected for years through sensors installed in foot protectors and electronic body protectors, the accurate recognition of valid punches remains an area with significant room for technological development.

Daedo’s proposal seeks to address that challenge by introducing new tools capable of recording valid fist techniques with greater precision. However, the final specifications will remain subject to World Taekwondo’s technical evaluation and approval process.

Muju to host live demonstration

Daedo confirmed that a live demonstration of the latest Gen3 developments will take place during the Muju Grand Prix in September 2026.

The presentation will provide an opportunity to assess the system in a competitive environment and examine its performance under real match conditions.

Such testing is a key step before any broader implementation, as it allows officials and technical experts to evaluate sensor sensitivity, connection stability, scoring consistency and the equipment’s response to the demands of elite athletes.

Development remains subject to WT review

The Gen3 update is being conducted within World Taekwondo’s standard evaluation and approval framework.

According to Daedo, manufacturers submit their technical proposals to the governing body, which reviews the models and defines the specifications required for their use in official competition.

As part of that process, World Taekwondo requested adjustments to the submitted systems to ensure compliance with the established technical requirements.

The presentation in Rome therefore does not represent automatic approval or immediate implementation. It marks another stage in the development, assessment and homologation process.

Technology and competition

Electronic scoring systems have transformed competitive Taekwondo over the past two decades.

Electronic body and foot protectors have reduced part of the subjective intervention in scoring decisions, but they have also created new challenges involving calibration, sensitivity, the recognition of specific techniques and equal competitive conditions.

Within that context, technological innovation must not only increase the number of detected actions. It must also ensure that registered points consistently reflect the technical and regulatory criteria of the sport.

Daedo reaffirmed its commitment to developing advanced solutions aimed at improving accuracy and reliability. The demonstration in Muju will provide the next major opportunity to assess how the new Gen3 technology could contribute to the continued modernisation of international Taekwondo.

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