Pixellot, the global pioneer of AI-driven sports video technology is proud to announce the launch of its next-generation portable sports camera: the Pixellot Air NXT. Setting new standards in automated multi-sports streaming technology, the FIBA approved Air NXT comes with an array of enhanced features designed to deliver an unparalleled viewing experience for a wide range of sports including Soccer, Basketball, Ice Hockey, Football, Lacrosse, and Field Hockey.
The Pixellot Air NXT boasts significant upgrades in every aspect and seamless integration with Pixellot’s coaching, analytics, and OTT platform – a single eco-system for easy video and data management. With new digital stereo microphones, smoother video powered by NVIDIA technology, and up to four times more storage, the Air NXT ensures that every cheer, every play, and every thrilling moment of the game is captured with crystal-clear precision.
For Streaming Games and Tournaments
The Pixellot Air NXT is designed to cater to the needs of every level of play, from sports families, teams, and clubs to elite organisations, and it features a unique tournament mode that simplifies the live production of back-to-back games. The new camera offers enhanced storage capacity of up to 512GB and a long-lasting battery that can record up to 5 hours of video. The battery also charges 33% faster than the previous model, ensuring reliable and continuous performance.
Pixellot’s open platform architecture makes it easy to connect to other services and platforms such as: analytics platforms, scouting platforms, advanced graphics and remote commentary solutions. In addition, enterprise users can stream the events to any destination and relive the games and highlights on YouTube, social media networks, third-party OTT platforms or via Pixellot’s white label solution that was specifically built to suit the needs of sports organisations.
The Pixellot Air NXT introduces dual-stream functionality, offering the option of viewing both a dynamic TV-style video stream that automatically zooms in on the ball and the heart of the action, as well as an option to view a full-field/court panoramic view that provides a comprehensive, birds-eye perspective of the game. This innovative feature ensures that fans and coaches alike can enjoy the game from every angle.
New AI Architecture
With the launch of the Air NXT, Pixellot also proudly introduces its next-generation AI architecture, a significant evolution in sports broadcast technology. Developed using advanced deep learning algorithms and trained on over 5 million games from various sports streamed in the last eight years, this enhanced AI architecture offers unprecedented accuracy in ball tracking and game-state identification across a multitude of sports. Moreover, it introduces the innovative capability of autonomously generating game and individual player highlights.
Highlight creation is both automatic and manual, making it easier than ever to capture clips and share memorable moments on social media. Whether celebrating a game-winning 3 pointer or a last-minute equaliser, sharing highlights has never been simpler.
FIBA Approved
The Pixellot Air NXT is FIBA-approved through the FIBA Equipment & Venue Centre’s Approved Software program, ensuring it meets the high standards for professional basketball competitions. This approval underscores Pixellot’s role in advancing basketball technology with its AI-powered video and analysis solutions, trusted by teams and venues worldwide.
“With the launch of the Pixellot Air NXT, we’re not just introducing another camera; we’re revolutionising the way games and tournaments are captured, analysed and shared. The Air NXT embodies our vision of making top-tier sports video accessible and efficient for all levels of play, across multiple types of sports integrated seamlessly with Pixellot’s other solutions including our OTT and the new analytics platform.” said Shelly Berkovitch, VP Product at Pixellot. “Our newly restructured AI architecture, coupled with user-centric innovations, offers an unrivalled sports video and analytics solution that truly changes the game for players, coaches, fans, and organisations.”
“With the Pixellot Air NXT, we are giving more athletes, families and coaches video and analytics at a level that was previously only affordable for the top competitions.” said Gal Oz, CTO and Co-founder of Pixellot. “Our commitment to innovation, combined with feedback from thousands of Pixellot Air users around the world, has allowed us to create a product that not only meets, but will exceed the expectations of sports enthusiasts and broadcasters alike.”