Artificial intelligence at the service of luge. The International Federation (FIL) has launched "LAIA", a sport-specific assistance toolIt relies on a database containing over 42.000 results of races, with archives dating back to 1950 for some formats. The wealth of this data allows us to follow historical trends, athletes' careers and track-by-track comparisons with a level of detail previously unattainable ", emphasizes the FIL. A way to answer the questions precisely media or public on the results, an athlete's record or the specifics of each track.
For the Games, LAIA provides AI-based forecasts Regarding medal contenders, the platform bases its analysis on multi-year trends, particularly the current season and the test event already held in Cortina. It also offers... an interactive gamewhere the user virtually descends the Cortina track with the aim of following the trajectory of Olympic champion Felix Loch. A fun way to realize the complexity of directional movements in luge.
« The FIL's AI assistant is an important step for our sportAs a former athlete and AI expert, I am excited to see how we are implementing cutting-edge technology and how quickly it is delivering results. real added value for athletes, teams, media and fans, comments former luger Julian von Schleinitz, head of AI at the FIL. Just a few years ago, at the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics, a project like this would have been virtually impossible. The progress made in the field of AI has been extraordinary. "The president of the FIL, Einars Fogelis, for his part, highlighted" FIL's commitment to sustainably strengthening innovation, transparency and quality of service for all stakeholders ».
