Jennifer Langton, the Senior Vice President of Health and Safety Innovation at the NFL, appeared on ‘The Claman Countdown’ to discuss the integration of AI and machine learning in monitoring individuals’ activities.
The NFL’s ‘digital athlete’ initiative leverages artificial intelligence to scrutinize people’s movements with the aim of mitigating player injuries, a prevalent concern in football.
In an exclusive segment on ‘The Claman Countdown,’ Jennifer Langton elucidated the data collection process, emphasizing the pioneering nature of the technology, developed in collaboration with AWS. Describing it as the ‘next generation’ of player health and safety, Langton highlighted how it meticulously profiles each player by utilizing machine learning and artificial intelligence to encompass aspects such as education, training, and game participation.
The innovative technology enables teams to discern players’ specific requirements for maintaining health, expediting recovery, and optimizing performance. Langton revealed the NFL’s intent to harness this core technology for injury prediction in the future.
A comprehensive array of data is gathered, including insights from head pads worn during training and games, shoulder pad sensors tracking player presence and movements on the field, and mouthguards monitoring head impact force and speed.
Utilizing game footage for data acquisition, the advanced technology in development with AWS empowers real-time analysis akin to computer vision and machine learning.
By synchronizing and analyzing vast amounts of information, the technology aids in pinpointing injury risks, enabling teams to tailor training regimens accordingly. This data-driven approach enhances injury monitoring and prevention strategies, benefiting not only the NFL but potentially other sectors like the military.
Jennifer Langton underscored that while the technology complements existing NFL health teams by aiding in managing players’ training schedules and workloads, its primary objective remains injury identification within the league. The collaboration with AWS holds promise for revolutionizing injury prevention across various industries beyond sports, fueling anticipation for future advancements.
