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Inside XbotGo’s NYC Showcase That Unveiled the Future of AI Sports Filming

What happens when one of the most talked-about names in sports tech brings its latest innovations to the heart of Manhattan? On April 18th, XbotGo answered that question with an exclusive live event at 135 Madison Avenue in New York City — unveiling major software upgrades to its flagship product, the XbotGo Chameleon, and offering […]

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What happens when one of the most talked-about names in sports tech brings its latest innovations to the heart of Manhattan? On April 18th, XbotGo answered that question with an exclusive live event at 135 Madison Avenue in New York City — unveiling major software upgrades to its flagship product, the XbotGo Chameleon, and offering a rare, hands-on look into the future of automated sports content creation.

The four-hour event drew athletes, coaches, tech creators, youth program directors, and even high school students, all curious to see how XbotGo democratizes high-end sports filming. It wasn’t just a product demo — it was a showcase of how AI and sports are merging to empower teams and individuals in ways that were previously out of reach.

A Leap Forward in AI Sports Capture

At the core of the event was the debut of XbotGo’s newest software upgrade — a feature-packed update that takes the already impressive Chameleon system to the next level. The upgrade introduced faster player tracking, improved jersey number recognition, real-time scoreboard overlays via ScoreSync, and upgraded video editing AI that turns raw footage into social-ready content in minutes.

XbotGo Chameleon

Basketball teams especially benefited from a new sport-specific algorithm that refines how the camera follows plays and isolates key moments. Attendees watched in real time as the system tracked players with 95% accuracy, panned smoothly across the court, and immediately tagged jersey numbers to auto-generate personalized highlights.

For teams lacking the resources to hire full-time videographers or editors, the implications were clear: this technology levels the playing field.

Behind the Scenes with the Visionaries

XbotGo Founder and CEO David opened the event with a keynote outlining the company’s journey—from early Kickstarter roots to national expansion—and the role customer feedback has played in shaping every update. He emphasized the mission behind the tech: giving more athletes and teams the power to control their own media presence, improve their performance, and share their stories with the world.

In a Q&A session, David fielded questions from athletes, coaches, and even content creators curious about integration with Apple Watch, the newly enhanced FollowMe Mode, and upcoming support for portrait video — a key request for TikTok and Instagram content.

David Tan, Founder & CEO, XbotGo

Stories from the Field

Throughout the afternoon, guests heard from actual users who brought the Chameleon into their training sessions, scrimmages, and tournaments. One youth basketball coach explained how he used the jersey tracking to build highlight reels for every player on his team—footage they later used in college recruitment outreach. A parent showed off a video of her daughter’s soccer goal captured in full 4K from a game she filmed solo, without touching the camera once.

These personal stories reinforced what the specs already showed: this isn’t just gear for elite athletes — it’s built for real people, real games, and real growth.

Immersive Demos, Exclusive Swag, and Community Vibes

XbotGo engineers guided small groups through interactive demos where guests tested the 120° field of view, 360° panoramic tracking, and T4 Tripod’s towering 13-foot height adjustment. Paired with Bluetooth remote control and Apple Watch syncing, the system proved how easy it was to go from setup to capture in under one minute.

Everyone left with limited-edition XbotGo merch, including a branded hoodie, cap, and microfiber towel. But more than the swag, the lasting impression was one of connection — between players and tech, creators and tools, and a growing community that wants to take game-day media into its own hands.

What’s Next for XbotGo

With more updates scheduled for late 2025, including portrait capture mode, multi-angle syncing, and AI commentary overlays, the NYC event was more than a celebration — it was a preview of a movement. XbotGo is positioning itself not only as a product brand but as an infrastructure for the future of sports storytelling.

Whether you’re a coach breaking down tape, a parent capturing milestone moments, or a creator building your sports channel, XbotGo Chameleon promises to turn your smartphone into a production studio — and your game into the show it deserves to be.

Learn more about the technology, watch sample footage, or order your system here.

Peter Salib is a Tech Columnist at Grit Daily. Based in New Jersey, he is an avid participant of events nationwide who’s attended CES in Las Vegas consecutively since 2013. Peter is the host and producer of Show & Tell, a product showcase YouTube channel and also works at Gadget Flow, a leading product discovery platform reaching 31M consumers every month. Peter frequently works with startups on media, content writing, events, and sales. His dog, Scruffy, was a guest product model on the Today Show with Kathy Lee & Hoda in 2018 and was dubbed “Scruffy the Wonder Dog.”



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