NISSAN/UCL SPONSORSHIP
pitch-r
Pitch-R. A super-smart autonomous robot capable of creating a football pitch anywhere, anytime. Inspired by Nissan’s “Intelligent Mobility” technologies, and designed in collaboration with Nissan’s designers and engineers. Pitch-R is R&D brought to life in a real prototype.
Role: European Creative Director
A GPS system allows Pitch-R to calculate its precise positioning. Once in place, it scans an area, analyses the data, chooses the appropriate pitch size (5, 7 or 11-a-side), and then sprays down the lines. A 4-ZED-camera system can detect moving objects and brake automatically should anything cross its path. It also incorporates line-detection technology, and bespoke a “step-over” system to avoid freshly-painted lines.
Pitch-R was introduced to journalists in Kiev at the 2018 UEFA Champion’s League final. It has been the trending topic amongst tech loving football fans. Now Pitch-R is starting his career, touring with the 2019 UEFA Champion’s League Nissan crew in cities around Europe. Football lovers, Stay tuned for a pitch in a city near you this season.