We aim to establish “curling informatics” as a field, developing next-generation tools for competitive curling strategy and athlete development. Kitami is the curling capital of Japan, giving us unique access to competitive environments and partnerships.
Digital Scorebook iCE
We develop iCE, a digital scorebook system for detailed recording and analysis of curling game data. It is used in competitive settings and contributes to building a large-scale curling game database.
AI Tactical Simulation
Using accumulated game data, we develop AI-based tactical simulation systems for strategic decision-making in curling.
Infrared Stone Tracking System
We develop infrared sensor-based systems for tracking the trajectory of sliding curling stones with high precision.
Biomechanical Analysis and Curling Robot
We analyze athlete delivery motions from a biomechanical perspective and conduct experimental research using a curling robot.