Intel technology at Tokyo 2020
The Drone Light Show is just one of many initiatives that Intel has introduced to help make Tokyo 2020 the most innovative Olympic Games ever.
The Worldwide Olympic Partner has also developed 3D Athlete Tracking (3DAT) technology, which will provide a first-of-its-kind enhancement for broadcast coverage during several athletics events. Using artificial intelligence (AI) and computer vision, 3DAT will enhance the viewing experience with near real-time insights and overlay visualisations during the sprint events (100m, 200m, 400m and 4x100m relay, as well as decathlon/heptathlon). Viewers will be able to understand at what exact moment each sprinter reaches their peak speed and analyse the different phases of the race in detail through a full set of race statistics.
In addition, Intel’s True View technology is providing, for the first time, immersive replays for all basketball matches. True View builds three-dimensional, 360° video through an array of cameras installed high in a stadium or arena. In Tokyo, a total of 35 4K cameras are mounted at the concourse level of the Saitama Super Arena to capture volumetric video that, once processed, renders 360° replays, bird’s-eye views, stunning freeze frames and compelling stories from any perspective on the court.
Building on the introduction of 5G at the Olympic Winter Games PyeongChang 2018, Intel is also helping to demonstrate the expanded possibilities of widespread deployment of 5G networks during Tokyo 2020. In collaboration with domestic partner NTT DOCOMO, Intel is providing technology to support the utilisation of the 5G network infrastructure, improving connectivity and enabling new possibilities for immersive experiences. This includes showcasing innovative sports viewing experiences at the Games that communicate events in previously unimaginable ways, featuring ultra-high-resolution broadcasts and artificial reality (AR).
AloJapan.com