Sports are becoming more immersive: T-Mobile brings AR and player POVs to Major League Baseball

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The introduction of point-of-view cameras in sports is likely to be welcomed by virtual and augmented reality users, not to mention the majority of those who have never tried either technology

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➨ The new MLB AR app, created in partnership between T-Mobile and MLB, will give fans an immersive experience during the Home Run Derby taking place from 12 July
➨ New features for the augmented reality app are planned, including additional 3D stadium representations and more for big moments
➨ T-Mobile is also delivering live, first-person views of batting practice and the event itself through 5G-integrated point-of-view cameras mounted on players’ hats and catchers’ masks

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T-Mobile, a prominent 5G network provider in the US, is combining this technology with augmented reality and point-of-view cameras to upgrade the Major League Baseball (MLB) fan experience.

The new MLB AR app, created in partnership between T-Mobile and MLB, will give fans an immersive experience during the Home Run Derby taking place from 12 July.

ActionStreamer, will also be the first ever to deliver live, synchronised HD video and audio media over 5G.

Arsenal vs Leeds United in February.

In Sky Sports’s defence, it has taken four years of work to get to this point of delivering a sports fan experience in virtual reality (via Oculus), indicating that there is both the will and innovation to bring much more immersion.

Speaking in February, Miheer Walavakar, co-founder and chief executive officer of Sky Sports partner LiveLike, said: “Our work with Sky is the culmination of four years of effort and testing. To do this with the leading broadcaster and top global league is affirming of our comprehensive, customizable unique immersive experience and viewing capabilities.”

Matt McCartney, head of immersive technology at Sky, added: “Sky Worlds is a fantastic example of how technology can help replicate real-life experiences and create truly transformative viewing experiences, something that is so important right now given the limitations fans have attending live events in person.”

VRWorldTech cannot wait to see what the MLB immersive experience is like next week. Have you tried any immersive sports experiences? What did you think? Let us know via Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook or editor@vrworldtech.com.

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