Missile-Tracking Technology Tracks Basketball For Better Performance

Missile-Tracking Technology Tracks Basketball For Better Performance

basketball_tracking_technologySport is getting more scientific with the use of SportVu. SportVu, currently used in 10 NBA arenas, uses a series of webcams and algorithms derived from a missile-tracking system to record the location of the basketball and referees in 3D space, 25 times per second. This fitness tracking system provides detailed sport analytics for the teams. Results and statistics can be produced in faster than a minute. Stats, the company who owns the SportVu technology, is considering offering its service to other professional sport teams, as well. Do not be surprised if your favorite NFL teams start using SportVu’s sport analytics product soon.

Source: www.theverge.com/2012/6/23/3112926/sportvu-missile-tracking-technology-basketball

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