Intel Leverages AI for Olympic Tracking and Goggle-Free VR at CES
Intel showcases artificial intelligence as the driving force behind its latest innovations at CES 2020. The company demonstrates AI-powered athlete tracking for the Olympics and immersive 3D video technology that eliminates the need for VR headsets.
Intel highlights artificial intelligence as the central theme of its CES 2020 keynote, demonstrating how the technology drives new user experiences. The company reveals that its Deep Learning Boost technology plays a crucial role in powering these advancements, setting the stage for its upcoming Tiger Lake silicon and other new hardware releases.
Through a partnership with the U.S. Olympic Committee, Intel shows how AI tracks athletes without requiring special suits or sensors. Cameras map the human skeleton to analyze performance in real time, and the upcoming third-generation Xeon chipset promises a 60 percent increase in tracking inference to deliver instant data and replays to sports broadcasters.
Intel also introduces an augmented video experience that delivers VR-like immersion without the need for goggles. By using artificial intelligence to combine multiple camera angles into a single 3D voxel model, the technology allows sports fans to view a basketball game from dynamic perspectives like the sideline, an aerial view, or even the specific viewpoint of a player on the court.