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# Automated Soccer Pitch Robots
The Nissan 'Pitch-R' Makes Use of the Brand's ProPilot Technology

By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2018-05-29 | Lifestyle
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nissan-pitchr
References: [newatlas](https://newatlas.com/nissan-self-driving-robot-soccer/54801/) & [nissan.au](http://www.nissan.com.au/discover/news/2018/may/27/pitch-r-robot)

The [Nissan](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nissan-e4orce-ramen-counter) 'Pitch-R' robot was unveiled by the brand at the 2018 UEFA Champion's League final as a piece of technology for use with finding the perfect place for a pitch to be set up.

The robot works by integrating a series of four cameras along with obstacle avoidance technology and GPS to scan the surrounding areas. This is used to find the perfect spot for a soccer pitch, which can be created in about 20 minutes with dissolvable white paint that is integrated into the robot's bottom portion.

The Nissan 'Pitch-R' robot is integrated with the brand's ProPilot feature and shows off the brand's capabilities as the same technology is also found in its most popular vehicles.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 3.9/10
- Popularity: 43% | Activity: 65% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: Europe, Asia

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### Key Themes Behind This Trend

- **Automated Field Robots:** The advent of pitch-locating robots provides an opportunity for innovative companies to introduce autonomous farming technologies.
- **Obstacle Avoidance Technologies:** The implementation of obstacle detection and avoidance technologies represents a disruptive opportunity for industries that rely on automation.
- **Gps-enabled Drones:** The development of more accurate and effective GPS drones presents an opportunity for companies to streamline their surveying capabilities.

### Where This Applies

- **Sports and Entertainment:** Nissan's pitch-locating technology could change the way sports fans experience live events by introducing more efficient stadium management.
- **Autonomous Vehicle Manufacturing:** The integration of ProPilot technology in Nissan's Pitch-R robot highlights an opportunity for further innovation in the development of autonomous driving systems.
- **Agriculture and Farming:** The implementation of pitch-locating robot technology showcases the potential for autonomous farming systems that can operate with a high level of accuracy and efficiency.

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