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Yahoo
15-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Esports World Cup Foundation Welcomes OBSBOT as Official Camera and Webcam Partner for Esports World Cup 2025
New AI-powered camera technology set to elevate broadcasts and transform creators' EWC storytelling with unparalleled video quality and innovative features Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, May 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Esports World Cup Foundation (EWCF) today announced OBSBOT, as an official camera and webcam partner for the Esports World Cup (EWC) 2025, set to return to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, this summer. The two-year partnership will integrate OBSBOT's next-generation AI camera technologies into the EWC's production capabilities, providing enhanced video quality and immersive experiences for millions of fans around the world. The partnership supports the EWC's broader strategy to connect Chinese esports with its global ecosystem, strengthening ties with one of the world's most dynamic gaming markets and bringing the best of China's innovation to the global esports 2025 Esports World Cup will spotlight every player's journey, showcasing their skill, competitive excellence and relentless pursuit of victory. OBSBOT will support this vision by outfitting player areas, streaming stations, and venue activations with its latest devices, the Tail 2 smart-tracking camera and the Tiny 2 webcam, both designed with esports creators in mind. 'The Esports World Cup is built on innovation, and technology plays a crucial role in creating unforgettable moments for players, Clubs and fans,' said Mohammed Al Nimer, Senior Sales Director, Esports World Cup Foundation. 'Our partnership with OBSBOT is at the heart of this vision. Its cutting-edge camera technology demonstrates the power of AI in esports today, capturing the intensity and emotion that defines competition at this level and bringing fans into the moment. We are thrilled to have OBSBOT as our Official Camera and Webcam Partner as we continue raising the bar for esports experiences worldwide.' OBSBOT offers standout solutions like the Tail 2 and Tiny 2. Tail 2, a 4K PTZR live production camera powered by AI Tracking 2.0, delivers smooth, cinematic shots with minimal manual input and integrates seamlessly with professional broadcasting environments through NDI and other pro-grade outputs. The Tiny 2, the flagship webcam in OBSBOT's lineup, provides exceptional image quality and unparalleled tracking performance in a compact desktop form. Whether on stage or at the desk, OBSBOT's technology ensures streamers can stay focused on the game while the camera keeps up. 'We believe that everyone's story deserves to be seen and shared, and the Esports World Cup provides the perfect platform for us to showcase our vision,' said Liu Bo, CEO & Founder of OBSBOT. 'Through our partnership with the Esports World Cup, we are bringing our cutting-edge AI-powered camera technology to millions of gamers and content creators, celebrating the excitement, drama, and triumphs of elite competition on the world's biggest stage. This collaboration is about more than just capturing moments; it's about empowering a new generation of storytellers to create, share, and inspire with professional-grade tools that are as dynamic as the esports community itself.' Returning to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from July 7 to August 24, 2025, the Esports World Cup will unite global gaming communities for a celebration of esports culture. With 25 tournaments across 24 games, 2,000 elite players, and 200 Clubs from over 100 countries, the EWC will feature the largest prize pool in esports history, over $70 million. Fans can expect exclusive experiences, from high-stakes competition to live music, anime cafes, retro arcades, cosplay, and more, drawing millions of fans online and in person. To learn more about EWC, visit and follow Esports World Cup Foundation on LinkedIn. About The Esports World Cup The Esports World Cup (EWC) is a premier annual sporting event and global celebration of competitive excellence and esports fandom. The competition features a unique cross-game format that pits the world's top esports clubs against one another for the largest prize pool in esports history. Returning to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, in the summer of 2025, the EWC will bring gaming and esports communities together again to crown the next Esports World Cup Club Champion. About OBSBOT OBSBOT, a global leader in smart videography technology, is dedicated to connecting people and the imaging industry to the future. Founded in 2016, and headquartered in Shenzhen, we empower live streamers and content creators with cutting-edge AI technology and exceptional image quality. Trusted by a diverse community of users, from individual creators to industry professionals and business partners, we're committed to revolutionizing visual storytelling and redefining how people connect, create, and share through groundbreaking technology and innovation. Esports World Cup media contact: Anna RozwandowiczHead of The Story MobEWC@ OBSBOT media contact:Rain HuPR Managerrain@ CONTACT: Rain Hu rain (at) Anna Rozwandowicz (at)
Yahoo
15-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Esports World Cup Foundation Welcomes OBSBOT as Official Livestream Camera and Webcam Partner for Esports World Cup 2025
New AI-powered camera technology set to elevate broadcasts and transform creators' EWC storytelling with unparalleled video quality and innovative features Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, May 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Esports World Cup Foundation (EWCF) today announced OBSBOT, as an official camera and webcam partner for the Esports World Cup (EWC) 2025, set to return to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, this summer. The two-year partnership will integrate OBSBOT's next-generation AI camera technologies into the EWC's production capabilities, providing enhanced video quality and immersive experiences for millions of fans around the world. The partnership supports the EWC's broader strategy to connect Chinese esports with its global ecosystem, strengthening ties with one of the world's most dynamic gaming markets and bringing the best of China's innovation to the global esports 2025 Esports World Cup will spotlight every player's journey, showcasing their skill, competitive excellence and relentless pursuit of victory. OBSBOT will support this vision by outfitting player areas, streaming stations, and venue activations with its latest devices, the Tail 2 smart-tracking camera and the Tiny 2 webcam, both designed with esports creators in mind. 'The Esports World Cup is built on innovation, and technology plays a crucial role in creating unforgettable moments for players, Clubs and fans,' said Mohammed Al Nimer, Senior Sales Director, Esports World Cup Foundation. 'Our partnership with OBSBOT is at the heart of this vision. Its cutting-edge camera technology demonstrates the power of AI in esports today, capturing the intensity and emotion that defines competition at this level and bringing fans into the moment. We are thrilled to have OBSBOT as our Official Camera and Webcam Partner as we continue raising the bar for esports experiences worldwide.' OBSBOT offers standout solutions like the Tail 2 and Tiny 2. Tail 2, a 4K PTZR live production camera powered by AI Tracking 2.0, delivers smooth, cinematic shots with minimal manual input and integrates seamlessly with professional broadcasting environments through NDI and other pro-grade outputs. The Tiny 2, the flagship webcam in OBSBOT's lineup, provides exceptional image quality and unparalleled tracking performance in a compact desktop form. Whether on stage or at the desk, OBSBOT's technology ensures streamers can stay focused on the game while the camera keeps up. 'We believe that everyone's story deserves to be seen and shared, and the Esports World Cup provides the perfect platform for us to showcase our vision,' said Liu Bo, CEO & Founder of OBSBOT. 'Through our partnership with the Esports World Cup, we are bringing our cutting-edge AI-powered camera technology to millions of gamers and content creators, celebrating the excitement, drama, and triumphs of elite competition on the world's biggest stage. This collaboration is about more than just capturing moments; it's about empowering a new generation of storytellers to create, share, and inspire with professional-grade tools that are as dynamic as the esports community itself.' Returning to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from July 7 to August 24, 2025, the Esports World Cup will unite global gaming communities for a celebration of esports culture. With 25 tournaments across 24 games, 2,000 elite players, and 200 Clubs from over 100 countries, the EWC will feature the largest prize pool in esports history, over $70 million. Fans can expect exclusive experiences, from high-stakes competition to live music, anime cafes, retro arcades, cosplay, and more, drawing millions of fans online and in person. To learn more about EWC, visit and follow Esports World Cup Foundation on LinkedIn. About The Esports World Cup The Esports World Cup (EWC) is a premier annual sporting event and global celebration of competitive excellence and esports fandom. The competition features a unique cross-game format that pits the world's top esports clubs against one another for the largest prize pool in esports history. Returning to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, in the summer of 2025, the EWC will bring gaming and esports communities together again to crown the next Esports World Cup Club Champion. About OBSBOT OBSBOT, a global leader in smart videography technology, is dedicated to connecting people and the imaging industry to the future. Founded in 2016, and headquartered in Shenzhen, we empower live streamers and content creators with cutting-edge AI technology and exceptional image quality. Trusted by a diverse community of users, from individual creators to industry professionals and business partners, we're committed to revolutionizing visual storytelling and redefining how people connect, create, and share through groundbreaking technology and innovation. Esports World Cup media contact: Anna Rozwandowicz Head of PR The Story Mob EWC@ OBSBOT media contact: Rain Hu PR Manager rain@ Rain Hu OBSBOT rain at Esports World Cup, Anna Rozwandowicz, in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Forbes
07-04-2025
- Forbes
Obsbot's New Tail 2 Camera Is 4K, Has Next-Gen Tracking And PTZR
The new Obsbot Tail 2 is a pro-level PTZR camera with a built-in rechargeable battery, 4K CMOS ... More sensor and AI Tracking. The Obsbot Tail 2 is described as the world's first PTZR (Pan, Tilt, Zoom, Rotate) camera with a 4K sensor and next-generation AI Tracking 2.0. The broadcast-quality Tail 2 puts pro camera quality within reach of solo creators, live event producers, filmmakers and educators. At the core of the new Obsbot Tail 2 is a new AI Tracking 2.0 system powered by a deep neural learning network algorithm. The technology mimics the intelligence of a professional camera operator by offering a new Only-Me mode and Group-Tracking mode for consistent tracking of single or multiple subjects, making the technology suitable for worship services, keynote speakers and on-stage presentations. Thanks to expanded subject recognition, the Obsbot Tail 2 can identify more than 30 animal species and up to 200 objects, providing precise framing for more dynamic content. The Auto Zoom capability can intelligently adjust the camera's framing for both close-ups and wide shots with a zoom range of 3x to 24x. The Tail 2 can track humans, 30 animal species and up to 200 objects. A customizable tracking speed and axis control with five adjustable tracking speeds and independent pan-and-tilt customization, the Tail 2's movements can be fine tuned based on what's happening in the scene. The system aims to deliver a more intelligent, high-performance camera that can adapt to the demands of creators and make high-end production more accessible to a broader range of creatives. The Obsbot Tail 2 uses a 1/1.5-inch CMOS sensor and the lens consists of 12 elements. The sensor is capable of capturing video at 4K @ 60fps or 1080p @ 120fps. The lens has a 5x optical zoom function with a 12x hybrid zoom range on top. The sensor is an all-pixel PDAF with AI-optimized low-light performance and a pixel size of 2μm, large enough to ensure clarity in low-light conditions, making it suitable for filming indoor events without specialist lighting. HDR and Dual Native ISO offer enhanced color depth and dynamic range for higher-quality images under a wider range of lighting conditions. Obsbot describes the new Tail 2 as the first-ever three-axis PTZR 4K camera with a gimbal-based design featuring a 90° rotation capability that produces a fluid cinematic motion and lossless 4K vertical shooting. True Vertical 4K shooting means the Tail 2 can switch to vertical video while preserving the full image resolution and clarity without cropping. The Tail 2 has a 12-element lens with an 5x optical zoom. Thanks to an Auto Leveling System, the Tail 2 maintains a level horizon, even when shooting on the move or when mounted on unconventional setups or rigs. The R-axis stabilization and Ultra-Smooth Motion functions eliminate camera shake, ensuring cinema-grade PTZ movement and an angular jitter of just ±0.003°. A Composition Line feature in the Tail 2 lets users reposition the target whether it's a person, animal or object for better framing and composition that's tailored to the shooting environment. Distance-Extended Gesture Control offers hands-free operation so a user can remotely activate the Tail 2's AI Tracking, zooming and recording funciton with using simple hand gestures. An AI-Powered Face Framing function dynamically adjusts composition based on the subject's facial orientation. Obsbot claims this produces more natural-looking and engaging shots and makes the Tail 2 ideal for use with interviews, podcasts and interactive content. Shooting high-quality video is only half the picture because the video feed needs to fit in with the streaming setup. The Obsbot Tail 2 has been designed for creators and professionals thanks to multi-protocol support for NDI, RTMP, RTSP, 3G-SDI, Pelco-D, Pelco-P and FreeD, making it suitable for AR/VR live production, live streaming and multi-cam studio setups. The Obsbot Tail 2 has HDMI 2.0, USB 3.0, Ethernet, RS-232 and Wi-Fi 6 connectivity. The connectivity of the Tail 2 includes a full-size HDMI 2.0, USB 3.0, Ethernet, RS-232 and Wi-Fi 6, providing high-speed data transfer for broadcast integration and professional streaming workflows without restriction. The Tail 2 also works with Obsbot's Start software for a quick setup, Obsbot Live software enables multi-cam streaming while Obsbot Center can be used to provide centralized control to multiple cameras. The Tail 2 is also compatible with Obsbot Talent for creating an all-in-one live-streaming hub. The Tail 2 camera weighs just a smidgen over a kilogram and although it's the largest camera Obsbot has made so far—largely because of its huge lens—the overall size is sufficiently compact for solo streamers and pro videographers to sue in a multi-camera setup. Powering the camera is a 5,000mAh rechargeable battery that can shoot for up to five hours continuously, making it suitable for location shoots where the camera can't be powered externally or needs to be located remotely. A dual-color tally light displays the recording status of the camera so on-screeen talent knows which camera is live. To secures the Tail 2 there is a built-in ¼-inch thread for easy attachment to a range of compatible stands, tripods and custom grips which offers versatile positioning as well as flexible shooting angles. The Obsbot Tail 2 is available worldwide via the Obsbot Official Store, Amazon and the brand's authorized resellers. The price of a single Obsbot Tail 2 is $1,199 / £999 and you can try one out for yourself at NAB 2025 (Booth SL11911 in Hall SL). Full tech specs are listed here.
Yahoo
22-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Does the Obsbot Tail 2 mean the world's first talent show without any camera operators can happen? At any angle?
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Obsbot's new studio-ready PTZ camera the Tail 2 is stacked brings the company's popular AI tracking tech into a 4K broadcast-capable environment, and goes further than before. It could mean that camera operators become entirely optional – even for the main camera. Atop all that it has another trick up its sleeve – rotation! The New Tail 2 is stacked with the features you'd expect from any serious PTZ camera – NDI, RTMP, HDMI etc, – but Obsbot can call it a "World's First PTZR" (The R is for rotation, because Obsbot's gimbal is capable of working vertically). Like Obsbot's impressive webcam-sized gimbal cameras with tracking, like the Tiny 2 which nearly knocked my socks off in review, this device boasts straightforward AI subject tracking, but on every level the specs are bumped up. The new AI Tracking 2.0 system can still follow simple hand gestures from subjects, or remote control on app or a remote device like the Obsbot Talent. The AI can recognise over 30 animals and over 200 objects, and track zonally, frame specific things like faces and keep a group in frame at once like the dancers illustrated. If the person speaking turns to look at another the camera will frame them both automatically. The camera boasts all-pixel phase detection AF on its 1/1.5-inch image sensor, which Obsbot say makes it fast enough to keep up with fast-moving sports like tennis. The chip also boasts dual native ISO, meaning low light should prove less of a challenge than with other camera systems. The 12-element lens means that, up to 5x zoom, all zoom falls onto 2 nano-meter pixels, though there is the option of hybrid up to 12x zoom too, and this appears smooth and continuous from Obsbot's demos. As well as high-end broadcast compatibility with integrated NDI HX3, the camera is equipped with the FreeD protocol which means it's able to fit seamlessly into 3D production environments and mo-cap, and Obsbot promise the built-in image stabilization system will benefit creators from virtual studios to games designers. Connectivity is at a professional level too. The 4K 60fps capable camera boasts a HDMI 2.0 port, Ethernet, 3G-SDI, Ethernet/PoE, USB 3, Mic, Line, RS-232 in and out and a Micro SD Slot for storage. Power, too, is via a USB-C-shaped socket for convenience on the road. The camera can operate from a 5000mAh battery to provide up to 5 hours of shooting and live-streaming using Wi-Fi 6 at up to 1200Mbps (the more common Wi-Fi 5 is 867 Mbps). I look forward to confirming whether the camera lives up to the expectations these specs set when my review model arrives soon. The Obsbot Tail 2 comes in at $1,199 / £999 / AU$1,985 (a cheaper alternative that still has NDI capability exists in the earlier Tail Air which is more targeted at streaming). Introductory offer For some reason B&H have the camera with an NDI HX3 License Key for less than they have it without for the launch!View Deal Read our guide to the best PTZ cameras (and, if this lives up to expectations expect to find this device in that guide soon).
