The end of the crusty cameraman is nigh, and it’s being speeded on its way by (what else?) robots:
Our Robot Masters Have A Plan For Futuristic Sports Coverage
↵Unlike single-minded humans, APIDIS tracks the ball and players simultaneously, using a network of connected cameras. With this network, the system calculates which angle captures the most detail, and displays it to the viewer accordingly.
Even crazier (and the reason why it will truly take off), is a feature that allows coverage to be customized to a user’s viewing preferences.
↵You’re probably asking: How will this affect my Brett Favre viewing experience? Good question. With this system, you could theoretically exclude him from coverage entirely. That, or focus in on his grizzle with every shot. Great power, great responsibility.
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