AI Dance Platform 'StepIn' Selected as Official Esports Platform by World DanceSport Federation
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- 'StepIn,' an AI dance platform, has been selected as the official esports platform by the World DanceSport Federation (WDSF).
- This partnership expands esports into disciplines based on actual physical movement.
- The selection highlights the potential for new forms of esports utilizing AI motion recognition technology.
The realm of esports is expanding beyond keyboards and mice into disciplines based on real physical movement. The AI motion recognition technology-based dance platform 'StepIn' has been chosen as the official platform of the World DanceSport Federation (WDSF), presenting the possibility of new forms of esports.
'StepIn' utilizes artificial intelligence to recognize and analyze dance movements in real-time. This allows users to practice and compete in various dance styles through an engaging, interactive experience. The platform's selection by the WDSF signifies a major step towards integrating digital sports with traditional physical disciplines.
Sidewalk Entertainment, the AI motion recognition startup behind 'StepIn,' aims to foster a global dance community through this innovative technology. The partnership with WDSF is expected to boost the platform's visibility and encourage wider participation in dance-based esports.
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Originally published by Chosun Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.
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