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Dec 26, 2025 Explore how Peripheral Labs is revolutionizing live sports with AI-driven volumetric video, allowing fans to view plays from any angle. Delve into the reasons behind the startup's $3.6 million funding round and what makes investors excited about immersive sports experiences. Learn about the founders' background in autonomous-driving tech and how it helps reduce camera needs. Discover interactive features for fans, broadcasters, and coaches that aim to enhance engagement and redefine viewing standards.
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Volumetric Video Reimagines Fan Viewing
- Volumetric video lets viewers move freely through a play and watch it from multiple angles like a video game.
- This creates immersive, data-rich experiences that change how fans consume live sports.
Founders' Autonomous Driving Roots
- Peripheral Labs was founded in 2024 by Kelvin Q and Mustafa Khan, both from University of Toronto autonomous driving teams.
- Kelvin Q shared his love of hockey and how 3D reconstruction inspired them to start the company.
Self-Driving Tech Lowers Capture Costs
- Peripheral Labs applies self-driving car perception and 3D vision to cut camera counts dramatically.
- They aim to reduce typical >100-camera setups to ~32 to lower cost and operational complexity.