Intel will use Golden 1 Center, home of the Sacramento Kings, as a research and development center to drive broadcast innovations in sports. The arena is Intel’s first R&D site inside an NBA venue, which commissioner Adam Silver has likened to broadcast studios.
As part of the partnership, the Kings will implement Intel’s True View volumetric video system for the 2020-21 season. True View’s 5K cameras capture 360-degree views and volumetric data from every conceivable angle to create 3D replays and livestreams. True View footage will be shared on the scoreboard at Golden 1 Center and via the Kings’ mobile app.
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“We are proud to work with a partner so committed to improving the fan experience and exploring how to continually push the boundaries of technology,” James Carwana, vice president at Intel Capital and general manager of Intel Sports, said in a press release.
Intel and the Kings will also collaborate to create team-related content for True View. Other NBA teams that installed True View in their home venues this season include the Atlanta Hawks and Washington Wizards.
