The official "Al Rihla" ball used for the World Cup in Qatar is so high-tech that they not only need to fill it with air, but also have to charge it before rolling out onto the field. Let's join 24h Technology to find out this "AI Rihla" ball.
The ball "AI Rihla" is produced by Adidas, taking its name from the Arabic word for "journey". The core technology inside the ball has a sensor that measures data such as speed and direction of the ball, making it easier for referees to track the ball and catch offsides via VAR.
Recently, a photo posted on Reddit shows World Cup balls with a fluorine color design being charged like a smartphone .
The sensor in the ball is powered by a small battery, which Adidas says can last for six hours of continuous use. If not in use, the battery life can be up to 18 days.
Besides, the sensor in this ball weighs only 14 grams, easily placed in the ball and from there the referee can identify offside phases as well as make other decisions.
According to Maximillian Schmidt, co-founder and CEO of KINEXON: "Whenever the ball is kicked, headed, thrown or even touched, the system easily captures every moment of the ball. the ball at 500 frames per second Data is sent in real time from sensors in the ball to a local positioning system (LPS), which is set up via antennas installed around the pitch. ball. The system will then receive and store the data for use".
Schmidt also adds: "When a ball goes off the field or another new ball is thrown or kicked in to replace the old ball, KINEXON's system automatically transfers the data of the old ball to the ball. new without human intervention".
Previously, the application of technology from the "AI Rihla" ball was criticized by many in the opening match between Qatar and Ecuador because the VAR side and the referee did not score a goal for Enner Valencia. However, the error from machines and technology is very small.
According to Franziska Loffelmann, Football Graphic Design Director at Adidas, "The new design allows the ball to maintain a significantly higher speed when kicked in the air. We set out to turn the impossible into reality. possible with innovation by creating the fastest and most accurate FIFA World Cup ball available today".
Currently, a copy of the "AI Rihla" ball is sold at Rebel Sport for 240 AUD excluding the internal sensor.
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