The Buttkicker Enables Hockey Fans to Feel Board Impacts
Rahul Kalvapalle — December 8, 2014 — Lifestyle
References: spectrum.ieee.org & gizmag
Buttkicker is a ridiculous-sounding and strangely enticing '4D Sports' system that enables hockey fans to experience the tactile pleasure of watching games from front-row seats and seeing players crashing into the boards right in front of you.
Developed by the San Jose Sharks, Comcast SportsNet California and The Guitammer Company, the Buttkicker uses a series of sensors installed on the boards at the SAP Center where the Sharks play their home games. When sensors detect a heavy impact, they send a signal to Comcast's game broadcast, which then relays those signals to viewers' $300 Buttkicker kits. The kit's transducer is placed under viewers' couches' legs.
As a result, every harsh impact on the board leads to your couch shaking, helping you truly feel like you're there witnessing the action in person.
Developed by the San Jose Sharks, Comcast SportsNet California and The Guitammer Company, the Buttkicker uses a series of sensors installed on the boards at the SAP Center where the Sharks play their home games. When sensors detect a heavy impact, they send a signal to Comcast's game broadcast, which then relays those signals to viewers' $300 Buttkicker kits. The kit's transducer is placed under viewers' couches' legs.
As a result, every harsh impact on the board leads to your couch shaking, helping you truly feel like you're there witnessing the action in person.
Trend Themes
1. 4D Sports Gadgets - The emergence of 4D sports systems enable fans to experience the game as if they were physically present.
2. Smart Sport Sensors - The development of smart sport sensors and the internet of things (IoT) creates opportunities for real-time, immersive sports experiences for viewers.
3. Tactile Viewer Enhancements - Incorporating tactile enhancements for viewing experiences can offer a new level of immersion for sports fans.
Industry Implications
1. Sports Technology - Companies that specialize in sports technology can develop and market new systems to create more immersive experiences for fans watching games from home.
2. Broadcasting - Broadcasters can explore integrating sensory technology to enhance sports viewing experiences and attract more viewers to their platforms.
3. Home Entertainment - Manufacturers of home entertainment systems can incorporate sensory technology into their products to create an immersive viewing experience and compete with traditional sports experience.
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