Name: How augmented reality will change sports ... and build empathy
Uploaded: 2014-05-22T15:00:59Z
Duration: 8 min 57 s
Description: Chris Kluwe wants to look into the future of sports and think about how technology will help not just players and coaches, but fans. Here the former NFL punter envisions a future in which augmented reality will help people experience sports as if they are directly on the field -- and maybe even help them see others in a new light, too.

Here I say, "In 1965, the Baltimore Colts put a wristband on their quarterback to allow him to call plays quicker. They ended up winning a Super Bowl that year." That should instead be, "They ended up winning an important playoff game."

Chris Kluwe wants to look into the future of sports and think about how technology will help not just players and coaches, but fans. Here the former NFL punter envisions a future in which augmented reality will help people experience sports as if they are directly on the field -- and maybe even help them see others in a new light, too.

Chris Kluwe: How augmented reality will change sports ... and build empathy

How augmented reality will change sports ... and build empathy

Augmented reality in sports, exemplified by Google Glass, promises a revolution, offering fans immersive experiences as athletes.

Oculus Rift's realism in VR hints at future sports spectating, where fans could virtually experience the adrenaline of live gameplay.

Beyond entertainment, augmented reality holds the potential to enhance empathy, allowing us to experience others' perspectives vividly.