[Latest Technology] Exercise with Augmented Reality! AR Sports Roundup

AR Yuru Sports

AR Casual Sports Introduction Video

In recent years, we’ve had more opportunities to drink and hang out remotely.

That’s why I’d like to recommend AR Yuru Sports.

AR Yuru Sports is a set of six games you can play using online meeting tools like Zoom.

For example, in Eyebrow Lifting, a dumbbell appears on the screen and players raise it by moving their eyebrows up and down.

You compete by seeing how many times you can lift the dumbbell.

Since most AR Yuru Sports mainly involve moving your face, they’re easy to enjoy even in small spaces.

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AR Air Hockey

MetamorHockey (SIGGRAPH 2021 Emerging Technologies)

When it comes to the most popular AR sport, AR air hockey is probably at the top.

In this game, you rally a puck projected onto the tabletop.

You use a dedicated remote to hit it.

The remote is designed like a flashlight and projects the tip of a striker onto the table.

When this striker touches the puck, you can hit it just like in real hockey.

There are various other types of AR air hockey as well, so be sure to check them out.

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AR Soccer

[# One-step Event Playground] AR Sports Simulator: Soccer

Alongside baseball, soccer is also a popular sport.

And soccer has become an AR sport, too.

In AR soccer, you can enjoy a penalty shootout just like in the real world.

First, the player kicks a soccer ball toward a projected goal and goalkeeper.

Then AI reads the ball’s trajectory, and the ball flies into the screen.

Of course, not only the trajectory but also the power of your kick is reflected.

You can also watch your foot’s movement in slow motion at the moment of impact, making it ideal for soccer practice.

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AR ski goggles

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Do you know about goggles with AR features for snow sports? At first glance, they look like ordinary goggles, but they can display things like your friends’ locations and your run times using AR.

They also come with phone call and map functions linked to your smartphone.

Of course, you can operate them without taking off your gloves.

The price is about 160,000 yen, and it seems you can buy them from the online shop.

If you love snow sports, be sure to check them out.

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AR volleyball viewing

A new style of watching sports using AR [NEC Official]

Many people have watched volleyball before.

When you watch it on TV, it’s easy to follow because the team scores, player names, and positions are displayed.

But when you go to the venue to watch in person, it can be hard to understand since that information isn’t available.

That’s where AR volleyball viewing comes in.

By wearing goggles, you can see scores and player names overlaid on the court.

With this viewing style, you’ll likely enjoy volleyball even more.

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HoloBreak

HoloBreak – Move, shoot, and break a sweat.

HoloBreak is an AR shooting battle app that’s even being introduced in high school PE classes.

Traditional shooters mainly have you move characters on a screen, but in HoloBreak you physically move as you trade shots.

You point your smartphone screen at your opponent and press a button to fire.

It might sound simple, but it also demands strategy, so it really makes you think on your feet.

First, give it a try yourself and get a feel for the experience.

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Ogatore HIT

OgaTore HIT - A New-Sensation AR Stretch Rhythm Game - [Contest PV]

OgaTore HIT is an app that combines stretching with rhythm games.

The idea is to stretch in time with the music.

AR displays cues on the screen, so you can move your body intuitively and have fun.

You can also choose between Normal and Hard difficulty, so even those who aren’t confident with exercise should enjoy it.

If you find the screen hard to see on a smartphone, you might want to try playing on a tablet.

With a wide variety of included tracks, it’s also recommended for music lovers.

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Shot Tracer

[Shot Tracer] Ball Trajectory App — Shot Tracer! Now you’ll master how to use it and see your golf ball’s flight!

When you watch golf programs, you often see the ball’s trajectory traced with a red line, right? Wouldn’t it be great if you could see the trajectory of your own shots like that? That’s where the app Shot Tracer comes in.

If you open the camera and record your swing, the app automatically colors and analyzes the ball’s trajectory.

If you play golf, definitely give it a try.

Once you can see your ball’s flight path, your practice will surely become more effective.

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Discofit

Discofit

Have you ever played a dance game? Many dance games require large equipment, so playing them at arcades has become the norm.

However, with a smartphone app called DiscoFit, you can easily enjoy dance games at home.

First, set up your smartphone so the camera faces you.

Then, follow the choreography cues displayed in AR with the right timing.

You can even have fun competing for high scores with your friends.

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AR Pit Crew Experience

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For those who love cars and car racing, there’s an AR experience I’d love to introduce.

In car races, there’s a pit crew that services the car in a flash, right? This AR pit crew experience lets you feel their work for real.

First, the player stands in front of a large screen.

Then, missions for the pit crew appear on the screen, and the player completes them one by one.

The screen also shows a composite image that makes it look like the player is actually standing in a real pit box.

It might sound a bit challenging, but don’t worry—it’s set at a difficulty level that even young children can enjoy.

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