[NTT West] Starts demonstration of “Machispo,” an initiative aimed at revitalizing local communities through sports DX, in Shima City *NTT West Japan*
Press release: September 17, 2024
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Demonstration begins in Shima City regarding “Machispo,” an initiative aimed at revitalizing local communities through sports DX. *~ “Machispo” will be the first in the country to introduce sports DX to an elementary and junior high school gymnasium, linking it with the facility management system and making it possible to watch surfing spots online~*
Shima City (Mayor: Masakichi Hashizume), Nippon Telegraph and Telephone West Corporation Mie Branch (Branch Manager: Sato) Maki (hereinafter referred to as NTT West), NTTSportic Co., Ltd. (Representative Director and President: Nakamura)
On July 26, 2024, Masatoshi (hereinafter referred to as “NTTSportict”) concluded a “Comprehensive Collaboration Agreement regarding ‘Machispo’, an initiative aimed at revitalizing local communities through sports DX” (hereinafter referred to as “Collaboration Agreement”) in Shima City, and will carry out demonstrations. We have started.
Based on this collaboration agreement, the three parties will introduce sports DX solutions (AI cameras, community platforms, smart lock systems, etc.) on a trial basis to some sports facilities and elementary and junior high school gymnasiums in Shima City, and will promote regional sports and Shima City Sports Promotion Plan/Shima City Sports Facility Development Basic Plan
We will conduct verification to accelerate the (formulated by Shima City).
*1. Purpose of cooperation agreement*
Shima City has three basic goals: “promotion of lifelong sports,” “improvement and enhancement of sports facilities,” and “nurturing and support of sports organizations.” In order to realize a lifelong sports society, Shima City is implementing various specific
initiatives. We are developing strategies.
In addition, NTTSportic is working on the town development “Machispo” (*see attachment) to create a new local community through sports DX, and is currently working with NTT West to roll out “Machispo” to local governments nationwide. We are proceeding.
This time, the three parties will build a comprehensive partnership and cooperative relationship in the sports DX field centered on Machispo, and promote collaborative efforts to solve regional issues while utilizing the human and material resources of each party. By doing so, we aim to form and develop a vibrant local community and improve services.
*2. Overview of cooperation agreement*
Deploying sports DX solutions to “Shima City Aji Arena (Ocean Hall),” “Nagasawa Baseball Stadium,” “Kokufu Shirahamaenchi Rest House,” “Shima City Fumioka Junior High School (Gymnasium),” and “Shima City Ugata Elementary School (Gymnasium)” in Shima City. We will actively promote urban development based on sports.
For example, we automatically film games held at Nagasawa Baseball Stadium using a baseball-specific AI camera, broadcast live and archives, and at the same time provide online support on a community site, as well as a facility reservation management system for elementary school and junior high school gymnasium users in school opening projects. ︎Smart lock x ︎ Through collaboration between smart locks and cameras, online viewing of Japan’s leading surfing spots, and the use of newly developed tracking cameras, we will create a form of “city development that utilizes sports that are unique to Shima City.” Masu.
Baseball-specific AI camera installed at Nagasawa Baseball Stadium (left: home side, right: center side)
Cameras installed in the gymnasiums of Fumioka Junior High School and Ugata Elementary School and smart locks at the entrances
A camera installed at the Kokufu Shirahamaenchi rest house that allows you to check the wave situation in real time.
*3. Role division*
Shima City: Operator of Machispo demonstration, provision of demonstration field Request for cooperation from related parties, etc. NTT West: Project review and operational support for demonstration projects Support for full-scale introduction of sports DX solutions after demonstration, etc.
NTTSportic: Providing sports DX solutions
Lectures on the operation of installed facilities, online support, etc.
* 4． Opening of “Machispo Shima City Portal”*
Photographed using the sports DX solution installed at “Shima City Aji Arena (Ocean Hall),” “Nagasawa Baseball Stadium,” “Kokufu Shirahama Enchi Rest House,” “Shima City Fumioka Junior High School
(Gymnasium),” and “Shima City Ugata Elementary School (Gymnasium).” We will begin operation of a dedicated support community platform “Machispo Shima City Portal” that will distribute videos.
Viewers of the “Machispo Shima City Portal” can, for example, watch in real time the game at Nagasawa Baseball Stadium filmed with an AI camera or the state of the waves as seen from the Kokufu
Shirahamaenchi Rest Building, as well as enter support comments for the game. By disseminating local information, we will operate it as a place for local exchange that connects Shima City, facility users, and local residents through sports.
The “Machispo Shima City Portal” can be accessed from the URL listed below. ▼Machispo Shima City Portal
https://web.spo.live/group/ctmu2excpo
*By downloading the iOS/Android smartphone app “SpoLive”,
You can use all functions such as support chat.
*5. Future developments*
In this demonstration project, which will run until the end of fiscal 2024, we will work on distributing videos of tournaments and matches held at each facility that has introduced the Shima City Sports DX Solution. In addition, in addition to using the facilities in elementary school and junior high school gymnasiums for open school projects, we will examine whether there is any room for use in club activities or school classes, etc. In addition to verifying the effectiveness, we will expand the installation location and develop further usage scenarios. We will also work to create
Through these efforts, we aim to fully introduce sports DX solutions from 2025 onwards, with the three basic goals of “promoting lifelong sports,” “developing and enhancing sports facilities,” and “nurturing and supporting sports organizations.” , we will accelerate the realization of a lifelong sports society.
*The information contained in the news release is current at the time of announcement. Please be aware that the information at this time may differ from the information at the time of announcement.
(*Attachment)
●About town development “Machispo” through sports DX
As a system that allows us to easily and continuously produce and operate content that utilizes local sports, we will utilize the Machispo platform (automatic visualization community) to expand the “community development through local sports” measures from point to line to area. I’ll go.
1 Automatically captures matches, etc. held at sports facilities using AI cameras and converts them into video content.
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We will provide a remote viewing environment through an online community platform and disseminate region-specific content. You can also write messages of support while watching the game, expanding the circle of your local community.
(Reference) https://machispo.nttsportict.co.jp/