Tokyo November 9 2022 –On October 23, 2022, Rakuten Mobile, Inc. (“Rakuten Mobile”) is the 2022 Inter Proto Motor Sports Co. organized by Inter Proto Motor Sports Co. , Ltd.*1. Using 4G and 5G mmWave provided by Rakuten Mobile, we have successfully combined the real and virtual with the remote control of driving data and real-time synchronous augmented reality (AR) display of e-race and virtual car and car racing information. during the competition*2.
This demonstration test was conducted simultaneously at two locations: Fuji Speedway; KeePer Round 2, the site of the 2022 Inter Proto Series, and the Rakuten Mobile Ebisu store in Shizuoka Prefecture. A test car named “kuruma”*3 Using the data obtained from both sources, I raced on a circuit against a virtual car driven by e-racers at Fuji Speedway using the racing simulator in the Rakuten Mobile Ebisu Store.
Overview of the protest
1. Implementation of e-race combining real and virtual driving data remotely
2. Real-time synchronous AR display of virtual cars in races and AR display of racing information
1. Implementation of e-race combining real and virtual driving data remotely
The data of the test car driven by an actual race car driver at Fuji Speedway was successfully displayed on the e-race game screen between the test car and the virtual car by sending real-time data to the racing car simulator driven by the e-racer in the Rakuten Mobile Ebisu store. telemetry system*4 M-TEC Co., Ltd. Powered by*1 A point that receives and transmits data from sources including multiple sensors to measure steering angle and other factors; The GPS and cameras installed in the test car running on the circuit display the virtualized test car equivalent for e-racing on the game screen. 5G mmWave is used for communication between the racing simulator and the game server to realize a realistic racing experience in real time.
2. Real-time simultaneous AR display of virtual cars in races and competitions. AR display Car racing information
At Fuji Speedway, fans will be able to watch the race between two real test cars by holding a smartphone equipped with an exclusive mobile app developed by Rakuten Mobile and watching the race from a spectator seat or wearing smart glasses. Virtual cars driven by e-racers competing on a real-life circuit and in the Rakuten Mobile Ebisu store. In addition, car position generated by both test car and virtual car; speed and engine speed; It will also be able to display driving data such as the racing driver’s perspective video and the game screen video of e-race. Same app. By using Immersal Ltd’s*1 VPS (Visual Positioning System) technology; AR content can be displayed with greater precision for spectators in seats around the circuit.
As the 5G network environment continues to develop, The future is likely to see large-scale motor racing events that combine the real and virtual worlds, as well as multi-angle broadcasts that allow fans to check out any race in real-time. – side seat Provides a better viewing experience.
Rakuten Mobile will continue to collaborate with various companies and organizations through the Rakuten Mobile Partner Program, aiming to provide users with new experiences using communication and technology.
*1 Interproto Motorsports, Inc., M-TEC Co., Ltd., and Immersal Ltd. are companies participating in the Rakuten Mobile Partner Program, a co-creation program operated by Rakuten Mobile. See the following pages for details on each company.
· Inter Proto Motor Sports (Japan only)
URL: https://drivingathlete.com/
・M-TEC (Japan only)
URL: http://www.mugen-power.com/
· Drowning.
URL: https://immersal.com/
*2 On Sunday 23 October 2022, the Inter Proto Series powered by KeePer will be demoed in round 4 of the gentlemen’s race (race start time 9:15) and rounds 3 and 4 of the pro race (race start time 15:00 and 15:30).
*3 “kuruma” is a Japanese racing car designed from the ground up for the “Interproto Series”, a single competition (a competition that unites all types of racing cars).
*4 A telemetry system is a system that collects driving information (driver position, driving speed, engine speed, etc.) of a driving vehicle and transmits it to a remote location. Telemetry function.
