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FIFA Introduces Three-Dimensional Tracking For Players

<h4>FIFA Introduces three-dimensional tracking for semi automated offside</h4>&NewLine;<a href="https&colon;//openlife&period;ng/">OpenLife Nigeria</a> has learned that Fédération Internationale de Football Association, FIFA, has introduced a limb-tracking technology that offers new array of possibilities that supports core elements of the semi-automated offside system&period;&NewLine;Information made available to OpenLife by Apo Group stated that it was tested during the FIFA Arab Cup in Doha&NewLine;According to the information, the tests at the <a href="https&colon;//punchng&period;com/">FIFA</a> Arab Cup 2021, indicate that limb-tracking data could provide ground-breaking insights and new applications for coaches, medical staff, and fans alongside its pivotal role in semi-automated offside technology&period;&NewLine;FIFA is therefore, currently exploring the potential of limb-tracking technology, which enables the real-time creation of three-dimensional visual representations of players’ skeletons&period;&NewLine;This emerging technology in football is one of the core elements of the semi-automated offside system that was tested during the FIFA Arab Cup in Doha&period; Limb-tracking technology relies on a dedicated camera system &&num;8211&semi; installed under the roof of the stadium &&num;8211&semi; that captures the movement of all the players and the ball&period; The different systems on the market provide up to 29 data points per player, which make up the players’ animated skeleton&period;&NewLine;In line with the goal of harnessing technology to meet the needs of modern football, as laid out in The Vision 2020-2023, FIFA is investigating the full potential of these new data sets and how they can positively impact the game&period;&NewLine;&nbsp&semi;&NewLine;&nbsp&semi;&NewLine;&nbsp&semi;&NewLine;&nbsp&semi;&NewLine;&nbsp&semi;&NewLine;