Fujitsu Limited
Tokyo, May 11, 2023
Fujitsu announced today that it has used AI technology to support the development of TOYOTA GAZOO Racing (TGR). (1) The new video analytics system made its competitive debut at the 6 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps, held at the Spa-Francorchamps circuit in Belgium from 27-29 April.
Fujitsu Begins Sponsorship of FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) TGR (2)In 2022, we will support the development of TGR’s video data analysis system that utilizes Fujitsu’s AI technology. A newly developed system will allow TGR to adapt to evolving race conditions based on video data from the on-board camera.
The system will also apply to the 24 Hours of Le Mans in France from 7-11 June.
In the field of motorsports, Fujitsu not only maximizes performance to help teams win the world’s toughest races, but also enriches the viewing experience for fans, increases viewer engagement, and realizes sustainable race operations. We aim to develop technologies that facilitate Fujitsu will make further use of the technologies and knowledge gained through this initiative to contribute to the realization of a safe and secure transportation society and smart cities.
TGR’s “Hypercar”Video analytics system transforming ‘hypercar’ racing
Competing in the FIA WEC’s top category, the ‘Hypercar’ class, TGR collects real-time data from hundreds of sensors installed in the vehicle and is increasingly focused on using data to maximize performance and win races. are doing. Use the data delivered to the pits to adapt your real race strategy. But until now, this data-driven approach still relied heavily on time-consuming data review and video analysis.
Fujitsu supported the development of TGR’s video data analysis program, which utilizes AI technology to analyze video data in real time. This will enable race crews to quickly assess and adapt race strategies in response to race conditions where victory depends on split-second decisions and near-instantaneous adaptations. To new challenges.
Overview of the new video data analysis program
With a new video data analysis program, TGR analyzes the video data from the in-vehicle camera in real time with AI and outputs data on the situation around the vehicle.
Fujitsu has further optimized the AI setting parameters to ensure video analysis not only during the day, but also at night and in bad weather. This allows TGR to use the program for real-time race strategy during endurance races such as the FIA WEC.
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The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) adopted by the United Nations in 2015 represent a set of common goals to be achieved worldwide by 2030.
Fujitsu pledges to contribute to the vision of a better future realized by the SDGs, with the goal of building trust in society and making the world more sustainable through innovation.
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date: May 11, 2023
City: Tokyo Japan
company: Fujitsu Limited
