“WindSight IQ is an innovation that America’s Cup media has long been evaluating. Our goal is to take another quantum leap in using technology to increase understanding of sailing and the issues that great sailors must overcome; But to achieve our mission, we needed to find a partner who was equally motivated to push the boundaries of technology and innovation, and Capgemini was clear,” explains Grant Dalton, CEO of America’s Cup.
“Four elements determine the winner of a regatta: boat design, equipment, water and wind. Before and after the race, commentators can now see wind patterns in real-time and explain the choices of competing boats to spectators. By watching the wind and comparing the teams’ actual performance and their tactical decisions to optimal routes, the public can follow the regatta and participate in it on a whole new level.. „We look forward to the impact that WindSight IQ will bring to America’s cup-watching experience,” says Dalton.
Air exposure to millions of people in real time
Combining their expertise in technology, engineering, data and design, Capgemini and America’s Cup MediaThe broadcasting channel conducting the programme, Using LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging), una Fusion of sensors and scientific computing to reveal air in augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) graphics. Wind field data is sent in real-time to a yacht simulator and used to create a live simulation of a „ghost yacht”, which can be projected onto a race course using augmented and virtual reality graphics. therefore, Based on measured variations in air pressure, wind, heading and speed it will show the optimal route for the crew to follow.