Project Phases Overview
The HYROX squat tracking system development will follow a structured five-phase approach over 52 weeks (September 1, 2025 - August 31, 2026), progressing from initial proof-of-concept to global deployment. Each phase will build upon the previous, with increasing team size and decreasing technical risk as the project matures.
Phase Timeline
| Phase | Timeline | Duration | Target Milestone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alpha | Sep 1 - Nov 7, 2025 | 10 weeks | Chicago lab release |
| Beta | Nov 8, 2025 - Jan 30, 2026 | 12 weeks | Affiliate gym deployment |
| Gamma | Jan 31 - Mar 27, 2026 | 8 weeks | Event warm-up zones |
| Delta | Mar 28 - Jun 5, 2026 | 10 weeks | Full event testing |
| Full Release | Jun 6 - Aug 31, 2026 | 12 weeks | Global rollout |
Phase Investment Summary
| Phase | Weekly Cost | Total Cost | Team Size | Focus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alpha | $33,150 | $331,500 | 5 roles | Technical validation |
| Beta | $62,550 | $750,600 | 8 roles | Core development |
| Gamma | $77,300 | $618,400 | 10 roles | Public testing |
| Delta | $65,300 | $653,000 | 10 roles | Production validation |
| Full Release | $39,150 | $469,800 | 9 roles | Global deployment |
Total Project Investment: $2,823,300
Phase Progression Strategy
Risk Reduction
Each phase will systematically reduce project risk:
Alpha will prove technical feasibility while establishing foundational architecture and demonstrating core computer vision capabilities in controlled laboratory conditions.
Beta will validate real-world performance through affiliate gym deployments and comprehensive feature development including gender classification and multi-athlete tracking.
Gamma will test at event scale through live deployment at warm-up zones, ensuring privacy compliance and gathering athlete feedback.
Delta will confirm production readiness through full-scale testing at championship events and comprehensive validation of all system components.
Full Release will ensure operational sustainability through global deployment and knowledge transfer to HYROX teams.
Team Scaling
The team will scale strategically based on phase needs:
Early phases will focus on core technical roles including computer vision development and machine learning expertise.
Middle phases will add quality assurance and infrastructure specialists to ensure robust deployment capabilities.
Later phases will emphasize operations and support personnel to manage live event deployments.
Final phase will transition to a maintenance model with knowledge transfer to HYROX teams.
Feature Evolution
Features will be progressively enhanced:
Alpha will deliver basic squat detection with real-time pose estimation and confidence visualization in controlled environments.
Beta will add gender classification and multi-athlete tracking capabilities for diverse gym environments.
Gamma will implement wristband detection and full privacy compliance for live event deployment.
Delta will complete the feature set with comprehensive edge case handling and production validation.
Full Release will provide production optimization and global support infrastructure.
Success Metrics Across Phases
Technical Metrics
- Latency: 500ms (Alpha) → sub-200ms (Full Release)
- Accuracy: 80% (Alpha) → 95%+ (Full Release)
- Scale: 1 station (Alpha) → 80+ stations (Full Release)
- Reliability: Proof of concept → 99.9% uptime
Operational Metrics
- Setup time: Days (Alpha) → under 60 minutes (Full Release)
- Support model: Developer-led → Self-service
- Geographic reach: 1 lab → 60+ countries
- Event coverage: None → 100% of HYROX events
Phase Gate Criteria
Each phase will have clear exit criteria before proceeding:
Technical validation must be achieved to demonstrate that core functionality meets specification requirements and performance targets.
Stakeholder approval must be secured from HYROX leadership confirming readiness to proceed with increased investment and scope.
Budget confirmation for the next phase ensures adequate resources are available for team scaling and equipment procurement.
Team availability must be confirmed to ensure key personnel can commit to the expanded scope and timeline.
Risk assessment must show acceptable levels with identified mitigation strategies for any remaining concerns.
Key Phase Transitions
Alpha → Beta
Core technology validation will prove that computer vision-based squat detection can achieve accuracy and performance requirements in controlled conditions.
Stakeholder buy-in will be secured through live demonstrations and comprehensive feasibility reporting showing clear path to production deployment.
Team expansion will bring in additional development resources including full-stack engineering and quality assurance capabilities needed for production-ready systems.
Beta → Gamma
Feature development completion will deliver gender classification, multi-athlete tracking, and configurable evaluation systems validated through pilot deployments.
Controlled environment validation will prove system reliability across multiple affiliate gym locations with documented performance metrics and user feedback.
Public exposure preparation will include privacy compliance certification, event staff training programs, and operational procedures for live event deployment.
Gamma → Delta
Event-ready performance will be demonstrated through successful warm-up zone deployments at live HYROX events with athlete and judge feedback validation.
Privacy and compliance will be fully addressed through GDPR/CCPA certification and automated data handling systems that store no biometric information.
Multi-event scaling will be validated through simultaneous deployments across different venue types and geographic locations.
Delta → Full Release
Championship scale validation will prove system reliability supporting thousands of athletes at major competition events with sub-200ms latency and 95%+ accuracy.
Operational procedures completion will include comprehensive training materials, troubleshooting guides, and support infrastructure enabling independent HYROX operation.
Global deployment preparation will establish hardware distribution networks, multi-language support, and regional compliance frameworks for worldwide rollout.
Full Release → Operations
Worldwide coverage achievement will complete deployment to all HYROX events across 60+ countries with consistent performance and user satisfaction metrics.
Knowledge transfer to HYROX will include comprehensive technical documentation, staff training certification, and operational handover ensuring independent system management.
Support model establishment will provide tiered support infrastructure, maintenance procedures, and continuous improvement frameworks for long-term system sustainability.