Overview
- An AI system called MiruOto is live at table tennis and badminton venues, converting rallies and crowd reactions into on-screen text and icons for real-time viewing.
- Sensors under tables and surrounding microphones feed vibration and audio data to an algorithm that visualizes play and applause on arena displays.
- Developers report positive feedback from deaf users and say on-site testing revealed differing information needs by degree of hearing loss, guiding iterative refinements.
- The Deaflympics Square in Shibuya draws domestic and international visitors with tech exhibits, sports tryouts, and sign-language classes in an open public setting.
- Organizers created a quieter environment by eliminating audio announcements and reducing background noise, while the MiruTech zone hosts 25 company booths including Tactus’s VibeWear haptic wearables.