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AI tool OOFSkate aims to revolutionize figure skating judging

A new AI-powered app called OOFSkate is being developed to assist figure skating judges by providing precise measurements of jumps, addressing long-standing controversies over rotation and edge calls. Developed by Jerry Lu and Jacob Blindenbach, the system uses tablet cameras to measure height, rotation, and airtime, aiming to allow human judges to focus more on the artistic aspects of the sport. While the technology offers objective data, there is a consensus that human oversight remains crucial to avoid poor outcomes and user dissatisfaction. AI

IMPACT This AI tool could improve the objectivity of figure skating judging, allowing human judges to focus on artistic elements.

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AI tool OOFSkate aims to revolutionize figure skating judging

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  1. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    The jump looked perfect to the eye. A phone camera measured it a quarter turn short. Some arguments at work are about what to do. Others are about what happened

    The jump looked perfect to the eye. A phone camera measured it a quarter turn short. Some arguments at work are about what to do. Others are about what happened, and a measurement can end those. Figure skating is finding out which is which. https:// aifueledculture.wordpress.com/…