Knowhere’s New Service "SmartScout" to Be Adopted by NPB “Chiba Lotte Marines”! Joint Research Project Focused on Data Utilization Also Launched
Knowhere Inc. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Hisashi Ito, hereinafter referred to as "Knowhere") has officially launched its data analysis tool, "SmartScout," for professional use in Japan. We are pleased to announce that Chiba Lotte Marines (Headquarters: Chiba City, Chiba; President: Shunsuke Kosaka, hereinafter referred to as "Chiba Lotte Marines") has decided to adopt SmartScout, with full-scale operations beginning in the 2025 season. In addition, both companies will collaborate on joint research and the development of new technologies leveraging data utilization.
■What is "SmartScout"?
"SmartScout" is an analytics tool developed by Knowhere that leverages AI technology to visualize player performance through data analysis, enabling efficient training and injury prevention. With just a single smartphone, real-time analysis is possible, allowing players to maximize their potential.
※ The amateur version is scheduled for release in Spring 2025.
■Joint Research and Future Prospects
Furthermore, to explore the potential of sports technology, Chiba Lotte Marines and Knowhere will conduct joint research and new technological developments. This initiative aims to harness the strengths of both companies to drive advanced and innovative projects.
■Comment from Koki Tanaka, Director of Team Strategy Department, Chiba Lotte Marines
As part of our key initiatives to build a consistently winning team, the Chiba Lotte Marines are committed to integrating and utilizing technology. Having the opportunity to leverage "SmartScout" by Knowhere will be a significant asset for our continued growth.
Additionally, collaborating with Knowhere through joint research to create new value will not only strengthen our team but also contribute to the advancement of the baseball industry as a whole.
■Comment from Reihou Tanji, Analyst, R&D Group, Team Strategy Department, Chiba Lotte Marines
In today's baseball world, where every aspect of the game is quantified, SmartScout represents a groundbreaking technology that further expands these frontiers. The Chiba Lotte Marines aim not only to utilize such technology but also to proactively integrate it with our own expertise, contributing to the overall growth of the baseball industry.
We see our partnership with Knowhere as the first step in this endeavor, and our entire R&D Group is committed to making it a success.
■Comment from Hisashi Ito, CEO of Knowhere Inc.
We are delighted to announce that Chiba Lotte Marines has decided to adopt our SmartScout analytics tool.
Chiba Lotte Marines is a team that actively utilizes data and constantly adopts new technologies to enhance player development and overall team performance. They are a highly advanced and innovative organization, and we feel truly honored to work with such an outstanding team.
Moreover, through our joint research on data utilization, we aim to pioneer new possibilities in sports technology. We are confident that our collaboration with Chiba Lotte Marines will provide new value to the world of baseball.
■Company Profile
Company name ：Knowhere, Inc.
Representative：CEO Hisashi Ito
Service：Sports DX business, gym facility management
Date of Establishment：September 16, 2020
Capital：10 million yen
Location：B1F Kita-Aoyama Yoshikawa Building, 2-12-16 Kita-Aoyama, Minato-ku, Tokyo
Company HP：https://knowhere.co.jp/
For inquiries please contact：info@knowhere.co.jp
Public Relations, Knowhere, Inc.