The first-ever sport created by artificial intelligence thru combining rules of ...

The first AI-created sport: Researchers unveil six-player 'Speedgate' created by combining rules of 400 other games A.I. is exercising its knowledge of sports by creating its own game  Using inputs of 400 other sports the computer system created 'speedgate' Speedgate is a mix of rugby, lacrosse, and other sports tested by humans  Not all sports suggested by the A.I. were hits, like 'pommel horse sawing'

By James Pero For Dailymail.com

Published: 23:34 BST, 15 April 2019 | Updated: 23:38 BST, 15 April 2019

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Conjuring up unique ways to test the limits of the body through sport is about the most human exercise that people can engage in. 

That's exactly why artificial intelligence is joining in on the fun. 

Design firm AKQA says that it has introduced the world's first-ever sport designed by artificial intelligence which it calls, 'speedgate.' 

The game, according to the firm, was created by feeding rules from 400 different sports into a neural network and letting a computer combine them based on three key factors. 

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Players work in teams to pass a rugby training ball through three 'gates.'

Players work in teams to pass a rugby training ball through three 'gates.'

WHAT IS SPEEDGATE, THE FIRST SPORT CREATED BY A.I.? 

By analyzing 400 sports, an A.I. was able to create its own original game for the first time.

Speedgate, as it's called, mixes rugby, lacrosse, and more to create a unique fast-paced experience. 

Players score by kicking a ball through on of three gates. 

Don't hang on for too long, though. Players may only hold the ball for three seconds at time.

The final product comes after sorting and eventually testing thousands of different formats.  

Design firm AKQA  has released the rules and parameters on its website and has actively encouraged players to

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