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Computer vision transforms tennis coaching at Billie Jean King Cup

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Like the Davis Cup for men, it is one of the few tennis competitions that allow the team captain to coach players during matches as they change sides between games. By allowing court-side coaching, the BJK Cup presents a unique opportunity for the ITF to showcase the platform’s match-insight capabilities.

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Sport analytics leverage AI and ML to improve the game

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Computer vision, AI, and machine learning (ML) all now play a role. Here are three examples of how international sports organizations are using AI and ML to change the way players and coaches approach their sports. Improving player safety in the NFL The NFL is leveraging AI and predictive analytics to improve player safety. “The

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Motosumo scores $6M to spin up a challenge to Peloton

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.” Motosumo applies its mobile-based quantification tech — which measures cadence, speed, distance and calorie burn — in a cycling training app that also offers interactive 3D games, team challenges and international leaderboards to up the motivational energy. Currently it has five coaches active on its platform.

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Home gym startup Tempo raises $220M to meet surge in demand for its workout device

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Tempo’s freestanding cabinet, which the company launched in February 2020, includes a 42-inch touchscreen with a 3D motion-tracking camera that consistently scans, tracks and coaches users as they work out. Other participants in the Series C round included Bling Capital, DCM, General Catalyst and Norwest Venture Partners. .

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Check out these startups from Pear’s Demo Day (there’s usually a breakout or two in the bunch)

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Our mobile micro-learning platform offers bite-sized care programs for pre-diabetes patients that only require 3 minutes a day and provide real-time disease prevention for value-based providers. With high-frequency microlearning and personal health coaching, Health U keeps patients engaged with their health on a daily basis.

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SportTech Startups

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The startup’s solution uses computer vision and machine learning algorithms to analyze football games in real-time, directly from any broadcast TV feed. It extracts 3D tracking data of all players and the ball in real-time to detect events, assess performance, and provides insights and recommendations.

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The NBA’s digital transformation is a game-changer

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The third pillar of Bhagavathula’s cloud game plan includes the development of advanced applications not just for fans but for referees, players, teams, and coaches, all of whom rely more on data to improve their performance. Because teams have a better understanding of the value of each shot on the floor,” Powers says.

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