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Diffusion models enable sketch-guided basketball trajectory simulation

Researchers have developed a novel application of diffusion models for simulating basketball trajectories based on sketched player movements. This method allows for controllable simulation by conditioning the generation of player paths on partial sketches, offering a more natural feel than traditional autoregressive models. The project, which includes open-sourced code and models, aims to advance generative modeling in sports analytics. AI

IMPACT This research demonstrates a novel application of diffusion models for controllable simulation in sports analytics, potentially influencing future trajectory prediction and generative modeling techniques.

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Diffusion models enable sketch-guided basketball trajectory simulation

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    Diffusion models for sketch-guided trajectory simulation [R]

    <!-- SC_OFF --><div class="md"><p>Blog post: <a href="https://wezteoh.github.io/posts/diffusion-for-sketch-guided-trajectory-simulation/">https://wezteoh.github.io/posts/diffusion-for-sketch-guided-trajectory-simulation/</a></p> <p>During NBA games, coaches often sketch attacking…