Rochester CBS affiliate WROC will be using the Super Bowl to marry two great male stereotypes: a love of sports events that involve eating and technology.
Forbes reports sports anchor John Kucko will be using Google Glass to “broadcast the unique sights and sounds of the week-long festivities leading up to the big game.”
“Google Glass will provide viewers with a perspective of the greatest spectacle in sports that they have never seen or experienced before,” Kucko told Forbes. “To have this first person technology will be invaluable in my day-to-day coverage of football’s grandest game.“
Google Glass has certainly turned heads and provoked raves and rants. But the prospect of another point of view will add to the color of the broadcast and the final call will rest with the true experts sitting on their couches and enjoying the game. Glass expert Tim Moore, a member of the Rochester Optical Glass team has been working with Kucko to maximize the experience.
“It’s time people see the positive aspects of Google Glass and there couldn’t be a larger public stage to do that on than the SuperBowl. John Kucko is taking us on a true adventure. It’s like putting on a football helmet in your living room and experiencing the game in a way that, until recently, was unimaginable.” – Tim Moore
Kucko posted a test of the gear to YouTube, check it out after the jump.
Here’s the test. From TVSpy’s perspective it looks pretty much like video shot by someone holding a camera. But then again we’re half Luddite. Now get off our lawn.
image: Forbes