Movement utilizing VR headsets to effectively train sports is expanding

In sports training, the importance of image training is pointed out along with physical training. Meanwhile,Virtual reality (VR)By adopting "VR headset" that can experience, experiencing the playing scene safely and efficiently, the movement to utilize it as a tool that can do image training beyond conventional image training is advancing at a rapid pace.

VR Will Soon Revolutionize How Football Players Train | WIRED
http://www.wired.com/2015/12/vr-will-soon-revolutionize-how-football-players-train/

Deki of advanced strategy is an American football greatly affects victory or defeat.


Training is done using movie analysis.


It is also common for the coach to instruct how to use the space etc on the screen.


The most advanced IT technology is often used for training of American football, the most popular sport in America.


Training method using VR headset is attracting attention now.


Oculus RiftIf you install a VR headset such as VR headset, you can experience VR from the player's point of view, so unlike video footage from a single viewpoint, you can understand the strategy and actually check the movement of the player more It can be done effectively.


The image of VR is composed of images of 360 degrees around.


Therefore, it is possible to experience the situation while checking tackles coming from the left and tackles coming from the right.


Furthermore, by reproducing the sound coming from all directions of 360 degrees, we can train with realistic feeling just like a game.


Players taking a quarterback at Stanford University are using VR training. He said he realized the effectiveness as a simulation for highly repeatable images.


Because all the VR images are made on the basis of real sports video, realism is outstanding.


In addition to American football, programs such as a keeper's point of ice hockey are also created.


Even in physical training in sports it is particularly difficult to train "moving body vision" ......


It is improved while being indoors.


A research on sports training using a VR headset is a venture company from Stanford UniversitySTRIVRIt is being developed by.


In addition to being able to learn complicated formations of American football efficiently, it is highly valued as a training tool because it can practice repeatedly avoiding contact between players who are at risk of injury.


The VR image was taken using GoPro attached to the top and bottom, left and right.


The program which was originally only from the viewpoint of quarterback was created by the player's perspective in other positions, and it is utilized for training.


Not only students practicing American football at junior high school, high school student, university, but also NFL's Dallas · Cowboys have already tested the training.


By using VR headset it is possible to experience sports as well as training.


For example, becoming a goalkeeper for soccer and experiencing PK ... ...


It is possible to become a tennis player and stand on the court. Of course, even sports that have never experienced can be experienced.


It seems that compatibility of VR headset and sports is pretty good.


·bonus
In the following TED movies, Mr. Chris Crew, who was a NFL player, suggests that using a VR headset, for example, American football fans will be able to enjoy games from the perspective of NFL players, It is pointed out that it can be a tool to hone the sensibility that can be sympathized with others by being able to experience "to think".

Chris Crew: How augmented reality changes sports - empathize | TED Talk | TED.com
https://www.ted.com/talks/chris_kluwe_how_augmented_reality_will_change_sports_and_build_empathy