The Japan Football Association and the University of Tsukuba will conduct joint research on the development of new ways to watch soccer using digital technology.
This was announced on the 23rd by Kozo Tashima, Chairman of the Japan Football Association, and Yoichi Ochiai, Associate Professor of the University of Tsukuba.
The joint research is scheduled for two years from next month, aiming to develop a new method of watching soccer that makes full use of digital technology.
The idea is to proceed with research so that you can watch the game as if you were on the pitch, such as by allowing you to experience the perspectives of the players and referees.
In addition, we would like to make use of drone and VR = virtual reality technology in the guidance of players, and make the museum that introduces the history of Japanese soccer attractive.
Chairman Tajima said, "I'm excited. People who haven't watched soccer before can do great things with soccer broadcasts, and I hope they will find it interesting."
Associate Professor Ochiai said, "There are many people who play games but are not good at soccer, and those people offer different perspectives and ways of enjoying. It is the most basic and resonating to convey a sense of presence. It would be great if we could develop a technology that enhances the quality of the game. "