MacVoices #26044: CES – XbotGo’s Falcon Brings AI Sports Video Tracking to Parents
From CES 2026 in Las Vegas, XbotGo introduces its Falcon AI-powered sports tracking camera designed to automatically record youth and amateur sports. Jordan Sherman, Product Manager & Executive Advisor, Global Strategy outlined how the Falcon uses uses AI to track players, jersey numbers, or the ball in sports like basketball or soccer. It eliminates manual filming and can even condense games by removing downtime between plays. With 4K recording, expandable storage, improved low-light performance, and a consumer-friendly price, it might just be the best way to document a student athlete’s performance.
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