Sensor assemblies; sensor-enabled garments and objects; devices and systems for data collection

A sensor acquisition system (SAS) comprising:

• an SAS docking receptacle configured for securely receiving and electrically interfacing with a DED core device, wherein the SAS docking receptacle is configured for association with a substrate selected from the group consisting of:
• footwear, a footwear accessory, a garment, shorts, a shirt, a jersey, pants, a leotard, a belt, a strap, a glove, an object, sporting equipment, a shin guard, protective gear, a helmet, a ball, a bat, a stick, a striking implement, a racket, a golf club, a grip, a gaming implement, a gaming controller, a pillow;
• a sheet, a blanket, a cushion, an upholstered object, a cover, a seat cover, and a steering wheel cover;
• and wherein the SAS docking receptacle comprises a sealed housing having a dedicated electronic device (DED) core receiving cavity with a plurality of contacts for mating with complementary contacts on a mating DED core device.