
Sports
CATEGORY 09

Fusion The Real & Virtual
Training Simulator
Training simulators are innovative tools designed to safely conduct training for extreme sports. These simulators allow athletes to experience high-risk sports in a virtual environment. For example, by wearing a VR headset, athletes can simulate extreme sports such as snowboarding, skydiving, and BMX, honing their skills. This enables athletes to improve their skills without taking actual risks. Additionally, VR simulators recreate realistic environments, allowing athletes to experience the sensations of actual competition venues or natural settings, making training more practical. Furthermore, by collecting training data and providing performance analysis and feedback, these simulators support athletes’ growth.
Sports Guide
Sports guides utilizing virtual technology are tools designed to provide real-time technical guidance and safety information during actual sports activities. By using smart glasses or smartphones, the movements of athletes can be analyzed in real-time, visually demonstrating correct forms and techniques. For example, in extreme sports like rock climbing or parkour, AR guides can provide safe routes and technical advice, supporting athletes to engage in activities more safely. Additionally, AR technology allows athletes to compare their movements with ideal ones, specifically pointing out areas for form correction. This enables effective and safe skill improvement even without a trainer.
Virtual Competitions
Virtual competitions offer a new form of competition that allows athletes from remote locations to participate. This enables athletes from around the world to compete in the same virtual space, transcending geographical constraints. For example, athletes can compete using VR headsets to experience virtual skate parks or surfing waves. This allows athletes to showcase advanced skills without having to go to actual competition venues. Additionally, virtual competitions allow spectators to watch in real-time in the virtual space, spreading the appeal of extreme sports to a broader audience. Furthermore, virtual competitions contribute to the realization of sustainable sports events by reducing environmental impact. This translation maintains the original intent and details of the Japanese text, ensuring clarity and professionalism in the communication.