Every Olympics gives the OBS (Olympic Broadcasting Services) crew the chance to experiment with new technology and provide production teams additional narrative tools to assist viewers better comprehend diverse sports. The Tokyo Olympics are no exception.
From robot help to immersive live watching, the Tokyo Olympics 2020 is making considerable use of sophisticated technologies for successful administration. Athletes are also using analytics and artificial intelligence to practice and track their performance.
In the wake of the COVID-19 outbreak, Toyota Motor Corp is playing a key role in introducing robots to the Tokyo Olympics in an effort to minimise the number of human volunteers. To collect objects like javelins, AI-powered self-driving Field Support Robots (FSR) with cameras and sensors are employed. Human Support Robots (HSR) and Delivery Support Robots (DSR) will be used to guide spectators and provide food and products.
The two mascots, Miraitowa and Someity, will have robot avatars to welcome fans and athletes at official sites. The mascots have computerised eyes and cameras that allow them to react to human interaction. They also employ face recognition software to detect guests.
3D Athlete Tracking (3DAT) is a joint venture between Intel and Alibaba that uses AI and computer vision to display real-time statistics during sports. Alibaba’s cloud computing capabilities, as well as Intel’s technology and deep learning techniques, are used to follow 3D athletes. The technology generates a 3D mesh that allows players and coaches to analyse real-time and biomechanical data, as well as provide spectators insight into how athletes perform.
Anta Sports, a Chinese sportswear company, has created 3D printed shoes for the Chinese boxing squad. The anti-grab fabric used by the company for wrestling is supposed to minimise the chances of getting grabbed by the rival.
In an attempt to reduce swimmers’ drag in the water, Speedo’s new tech race swimsuits are inspired by sharkskin. Intelligent clothes and sports gear are specifically intended to eliminate hassles and maximize performance by regulating temperature, endurance, and other factors.
Although spectators will not be able to witness the Olympic activities live, they will be treated to the most technologically advanced and data-rich coverage of the games to date. The Olympic Broadcasting Services (OBS) is broadcasting the 2020 Olympics in ultra-high definition with high dynamic range. The new OBS technology provides better audio and more lifelike images, thanks to 3,600 microphones.
While most sports fans believe that athletes influence the game, there is another aspect that is sometimes overlooked: technology. Hope you enjoyed reading about some of the cutting-edge technologies that are making the Tokyo Summer Olympics one of the most technologically advanced athletic events ever.
