Delivering Seamless Streaming and Pro-Level Highlights to Every Player
Hellbender partnered with Reeplayer to build a robust, three-camera, NVIDIA-powered system that intelligently captures, stitches, and streams soccer matches—enabling players and coaches to experience professional-grade video analysis and highlight reels in real time.
Industry
Sports Technology
Application Category
AI-Vision / Edge Computing / Livestreaming
Tech Employed
3 high-res cameras, NVIDIA Jetson module, LTE, ruggedized enclosures, WiFi, thermal management
Transforming the Player Experience with On-Field AI Technology
With over 100 Reeplayer units deployed nationwide, the platform now empowers thousands of youth players, coaches, and fans with accessible, high-quality match footage, live streaming, and real-time game analysis, revolutionizing how young athletes develop and share their skills.
Challenge
Reeplayer approached Hellbender with a clear mission: to bring pro-level video analysis and real-time streaming to youth soccer. The challenge was to design a vision platform that would:
- Seamlessly integrate three high-resolution cameras with overlapping fields of view for stitch-free video.
- Run on-device AI to track player movements and generate highlight reels based on jersey numbers.
- Operate outdoors in varying weather and lighting conditions, maintaining reliable performance and connectivity.
- Stream video live to popular platforms like YouTube, with LTE cellular connectivity.
- Ensure the system could handle heat, vibration, and continuous operation—critical for demanding sports environments.
Technical Challenges
Hellbender engineers had to address:
- Video stitching from multiple cameras to deliver seamless, professional-quality footage.
- Integrating an NVIDIA Jetson module for high-performance AI processing on-device.
- Thermal management to keep the system cool during extended use.
- Ruggedizing the unit to withstand outdoor conditions and long match days.
- Reliable battery power and connectivity to keep the system running without interruption.
Process & Approach
Working closely with Reeplayer, Hellbender’s cross-functional team translated ambitious product requirements into a compact, field-ready solution. Prototypes were rigorously tested in real-world soccer environments to ensure reliability and performance. Hellbender’s expertise in AI vision, edge computing, and ruggedized design was critical in delivering a device that met Reeplayer’s high standards for innovation and usability.
Solution
Reeplayer approached Hellbender with a clear mission: to bring pro-level video analysis and real-time streaming to youth soccer. The challenge was to design a vision platform that would:
- Three-camera NVIDIA-powered system delivering seamless panoramic video.
- AI pipelines for player detection and highlight generation using jersey number tracking.
- LTE connectivity enabling real-time streaming to YouTube and other platforms.
- 100 WHr battery ensuring extended operation.
- Dual microphones and microcontroller integration for audio capture and control.
- Thermal management and ruggedized housing for outdoor reliability.
Technical Components
- 3 high-resolution cameras
- NVIDIA Jetson module
- Cellular modem
- 100 WHr battery
- Dual microphones
- Microcontroller
- WiFi
- Thermal management
Driving Impact in the Field
Reeplayer successfully launched over 100 systems, transforming how youth soccer players, coaches, and fans experience the game. The platform’s seamless video stitching and real-time highlight generation have empowered coaches to analyze matches more effectively and given players the tools they need to improve. With thousands of additional customers eager to adopt the system, Reeplayer is setting a new standard for sports technology—bringing pro-level video experiences to every team.
