This Smart Chess Board Lets Player Practice Against AI and Play Online
Justin Lam — July 18, 2018 — Tech
References: squareoffnow & digitaltrends
The basic chess board has remained generally the same since its inception but the Square Off Kingdom Set finally brings chess into the future with an automated smart chess board. Begining as a highly successful crowdfunding campaign, this smart chess board doesn't reinvent chess but it does enhance this ancient game with 21st century AI and online connectivity. This connectivity lets players challenge anyone in the world and engage in a game on a physical chessboard.
In addition to online connectivity, the Square Off Kingdom smart chess board comes with an intelligent AI that features 20 different difficulty levels for customized coaching. After matches, the AI in the board can analyze a player's chess ability to offer up strategies and solutions for improving their game.
While in online play or against the AI, the opponent's chess pieces are moved around the board using magnets. This feature can also be used to stream professional matches using the board in real-time.
In addition to online connectivity, the Square Off Kingdom smart chess board comes with an intelligent AI that features 20 different difficulty levels for customized coaching. After matches, the AI in the board can analyze a player's chess ability to offer up strategies and solutions for improving their game.
While in online play or against the AI, the opponent's chess pieces are moved around the board using magnets. This feature can also be used to stream professional matches using the board in real-time.
Trend Themes
1. Automated Chess Boards - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop automated chess boards that utilize AI and online connectivity to enhance gameplay and coaching
2. AI-enabled Gaming - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate AI into traditional games to provide customized coaching, analysis, and online competition
3. Smartboard Analytics - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create smart chess boards capable of analyzing gameplay and providing strategies for improvement
Industry Implications
1. Gaming - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Merge traditional board games with technology to create new gaming experiences and online communities
2. Artificial Intelligence - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Utilize AI advancements to enhance strategy and coaching capabilities in various applications, including chess
3. E-sports - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate smart chess boards into the e-sports industry as a new competitive gaming category
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