In its role as an NFL technology partner, Microsoft HoloLens hopes to revolutionize watching NFL games for the fans by employing augmented reality headsets. In theory, Microsoft hopes that the helmets would not only provide a personal view and projection of the game on various surfaces, but would also give the users complete control over what they watch, who they watch, or what kind of information regarding the game they can pull out.
This is not something that is planned only for the viewers, however, as coaches and even players could benefit from such a device. By seeing things the same way a fan would, teams could adjust and change the kind of game plan they are using, all thanks to a better overview of what is happening on the field.
A small attempt at integrating technology into the favorite sport of so many Americans has already been done through the Xbox One. Thanks to the sensors that are sewn into player jerseys that send RFID data directly into the app, which can then be used to create averages, records and numerous statistics regarding a particularly player’s performance, for example.
But the presentation video of how Microsoft actually sees the HoloLens playing a role in what NFL is concerned is actually a lot more impressive than anything tracking sensors could achieve by themselves. Starting with things such as a full-scale holographic player bursting out of your wall and immediately being surrounded by its personal statistics, hanging in midair and ending with downright watching the game on your coffee table, while also gaining full control of what and when you watch.
Manipulating the 3D video and the kind of information the HoloLens would display seems to be done through motion and gesture controls; at least that is what Microsoft hopes to be able to achieve. The information displayed about particular players, as shown in the video, could be split into two types, depending on who is using the AR application.
While fans could see just the player performance and full-scale holographic models of the players, coaches could gain insight on other details of the watched player, such as level of hydration, core body temperature or other types of information related to health factors of the player.
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