Carnegie Mellon's 'Future of Sport' showcases AI, analytics possibilities to NFL executives
Carnegie Mellon University showcased AI and analytics projects to NFL executives, including a system to predict draft pick success and an underwater robot for infrastructure analysis. The event netted $1.825 million in startup funding for finalists.
Carnegie Mellon University's 'Powering the Future of Sport' competition showcased AI and analytics projects to NFL executives at the Robotics Innovation Center in Pittsburgh. The event featured projects such as a system using Madden NFL video game ratings to predict draft pick success and an underwater robot for infrastructure analysis. NFL officials, including Commissioner Roger Goodell, attended the event alongside Steelers Hall of Famer Jerome Bettis and entrepreneur Mark Cuban. The projects demonstrated the potential for AI and analytics in sports, with some also having broader applications in sustainability and infrastructure. The competition awarded $1.825 million in startup funding to finalists. The event highlighted Pittsburgh's growing role in AI development, with Mayor Corey O'Connor and Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro praising the city's potential for future growth.
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