Peripheral Labs taps into self-driving car sensors to bring sports fans right into the game
Peripheral Labs uses robotics perception and 3D vision, inspired by self-driving car technology, to create affordable volumetric video for sports broadcasting.Summary
Peripheral Labs, founded by former self-driving car researchers Kelvin Cui and Mustafa Khan, is developing technology to make volumetric video—which allows fans to view sports from multiple angles—more accessible to leagues and broadcasters. Leveraging their background in robotics perception and 3D vision from autonomous vehicle development, the company reduces the required number of cameras from over 100 to as few as 32, significantly cutting costs. Their software platform integrates a sensor stack, similar to those in self-driving cars, to capture depth and provide photorealistic 3D reconstruction, enabling features like tracking specific players or freezing moments for detailed analysis. The platform also extracts biomechanical data to aid coaching. The startup recently secured a $3.6 million seed round led by Khosla Ventures, positioning itself to potentially set a new standard for immersive sports consumption.
(Source：TechCrunch)