Optical tracking for first downs in preseason

They tested it in two stadiums in 2023 as well as the Super Bowl

 

There's really noone talking about this. A few articles, no demonstrations of it or anything.

 

Just let AI referee the games

 

I have been saying this for years about the MLB strike zone. Why not get it right every time?

 

I have been wondering the same. The only thing I have heard as an excuse other than the human element being part of the game, is that they are still tuning it to different hitters based on what umps typically call.

 

I found this site for the tech the UFL uses
TRU LINE TECHNOLOGY

https://www.bolt6.ai/#optical-tracking

And I found this article mentioning different technologies under eval

Other technologies could soon find their way into NFL games, including a replay system with high-resolution cameras along the goal line, sideline and end lines in addition to a Skeletrack System tracking the ball, players and officials, per Pelissero. Smart watches with haptics to support officials also has been vetted and could be utilized this upcoming season.


https://www.nfl.com/news/nfl-tested...s-for-line-to-gain-rulings-during-2023-season