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opportunity, connection and recognition, helping shape the future of sport across Africa by giving every single player, team and supporter the chance to be seen and celebrated.” In an exclusive partnership with AI Sport Africa, Pixellot is powering the largest school and youth sports broadcasting initiative ever launched on the continent. Beyond Supersport Schools, Pixellot’s partnership with AI Sport Africa extends to regional projects such as the Nigeria Premier Football League, the Zambia Super League, the first international rugby match in Zimbabwe and pilot initiatives across East Africa. “We are also seeing this impact replicated globally through our various partnerships with major broadcasters,” says Evans. “Sports Engine Play has extended its multi-year collaboration with us, accelerating NBC’s efforts to activate game streaming from youth sports facilities across the US. The partnership now includes livestreaming coverage of more than 10,000 games, with select games even streaming live on Peacock. Similarly, CBC/Radio- Canada launched their youth sports platform with 100 Pixellot AI cameras and has been expanding to provide more access to Canadian youth sports across hockey, volleyball, football, soccer, basketball, field lacrosse and rugby.” SMART COURT TAKEOVER Smart courts have become a prominent feature across the sporting world, and ASB Glass Floor has been leading the way in implementing their use. Its patented glass flooring technology combines the durability of traditional sports floors with the adaptability of glass via two products: the Lumiflex – the first full LED video sports floor made of glass, certified for professional sports – and ASB Multisports, which features customisable LED game lines activated via touchscreen. ASB Glass Floor’s first major project was the 2023 Fiba Under-19 Women’s Basketball World Cup. “Fiba, for the first time ever, changed the rules and glass floor was allowed,” says Stephanie Pfeffer, marketing manager at ASB. “Until then, only wooden courts were used. They basically changed the rules
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incorporated AI camera tracking systems to both improve coverage and support officiating. For fans, the technology has enhanced viewing significantly and viewers are able to capture fast-flowing action without missing any details. Founded in 2013, Pixellot devised automated production that enables high-quality video coverage at a fraction of the cost of traditional production. The Pixellot Show S3 is one of the most advanced AI sports camera systems. “It brings elite-level broadcasting and analysis to youth and grassroots sport across Africa and beyond,” says Wayne Evans, sales director, Africa. “Powered by our sport-specific AI, the system continuously learns and improves by processing data from thousands of games streamed every week. With a three-camera array that captures every angle in ultra-wide 12K, the Show S3 automatically tracks the action and streams broadcast-quality video live and on demand, without any camera operators needed.” Throughout Africa, the S3 is giving schools, clubs and academies access to consistent, high-quality coverage – not just for the match day but also for development and growth. “Coaches can review every game with full replays, create highlights and access detailed performance analytics,” notes Evans. “It is a powerful tool to drive improvement, track progress and support talent at all levels. I see the S3 as a platform for
Pixellot’s AI sports camera system, the Show S3, automatically tracks action and streams broadcast-quality video with no operator required
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