The America's Cup

Cutting-edge technology and sheer team spirit

Global and technology-driven by nature, the America’s Cup is one of the most iconic and prestigious events in world sport. At the 37th America’s Cup, Capgemini introduced WindSight IQ™, a breakthrough innovation that made wind conditions visible across the racecourse in real time.

Combining technology, engineering, data and design, it enabled viewers and commentators to visualize the wind for the first time and experience the race from a new perspective.

“Capgemini brought the innovation and capabilities needed to elevate the fan experience to new heights.”

Grant Dalton, CEO, America's Cup Event

WindSight IQ™ changed how the race was experienced

Combining technology and engineering with design, WindSight IQ™ transformed the fan experience. By bringing the physical and digital worlds together, Capgemini enabled millions of viewers to see and understand the wind in real time, a first in sailing and broadcast television.

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The technology behind WindSight IQ™

Bringing together the digital and physical worlds

WindSight IQ™ changed how audiences experienced sailing. Combining Capgemini’s expertise in technology, engineering, data and design, the solution used LiDAR, sensor fusion and scientific computation to reveal real-time wind conditions through augmented reality and virtual reality (VR) graphics.

LiDAR technology

3 LiDARs positioned along the Barcelona Bay, each averaging a 6.5km scanning range up to a maximum of 12km. Each scanner with a 30 degree per second scanning rate with a wind speed accuracy of <0.1m/s up to 35m/s (68 knots) of wind.

Wind visualisation

AR and VR to unveil real-time wind conditions across the race area. Provided heightened immersion in the action and a captivating visual spectacle.

Simulation

AR and VR simulation of tactical scenarios before, during, and after the race. Combination of real-time wind field data and a Ghost Boat Simulator.

Revealing new horizons: The series

Explore our six-episode series featuring interviews and exclusive footage. Discover the story of WindSight IQ™ through the perspectives of our engineers, designers, data specialists and sailing experts. From its beginnings to its impact at the 37th America’s Cup, the series explores the technology and teamwork behind the project.

Episode 1: The genesis of the project

Discover the origins of the partnership between Capgemini and the 37th America’s Cup, where a shared dedication to innovation led to the creation of WindSight IQ™. See how both teams united around the common challenge of making for the first time the invisible visible and bringing wind to life on screen in less than seven months.

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Episode 2: The future of fan experience

Explore how WindSight IQ™ transformed the fan experience. Our team worked to help the audience, both die-hard fans and those new to this sport, to gain a better understanding of the action on the water. Discover how they harnessed the power of real-time insights to reveal the invisible forces behind each move, making the race both captivating and easy to follow.

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Episode 3: Capturing the wind

Discover the high-stakes engineering challenge behind WindSight IQ™. How do you capture precise racecourse data in unpredictable weather? By pushing the limits of existing technology. Using three LiDARs, engineers mapped a digital wind field in real-time, overcoming a critical hurdle. This breakthrough redefined how data is captured, providing a powerful new tool that is changing the way the AC37’s races are understood and experienced.

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Episode 4: A data equation

How did Capgemini’s engineers transform simple data into a detailed, real-time wind field map that covers the entire racecourse? Discover how our technology, using advanced data processing innovations, turns raw data into the most accurate wind model yet. This technological breakthrough, providing live updates, was the foundation for revolutionizing the way we experienced the 37th America’s Cup.

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Episode 5: A broadcast revolution

Making complex sailing data accessible to all broadcasters of the 37th America’s Cup was at the heart of the creation of WindSight IQ™. By using VR and AR technologies to visually depict the story of each race, commentators were empowered to simplify and explain the intricate scenarios playing out in Barcelona. Explore how the engaging and easy to understand design of WindSight IQ™ helped them enhance viewer engagement.

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Episode 6: Going beyond sailing with WindSight IQ ™

Explore how Capgemini, through cutting-edge innovations like WindSight IQ™, is transforming the sports industry and beyond! While WindSight IQ™ already revolutionized the experience of the 37th America’s Cup, its applications extend far beyond sailing. This demonstrates the power of innovation to reshape not only the sports landscape but also the future of various industries.

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Voices of AC37

Sailing brings life lessons in teamwork, innovation mindset, leadership skills and shared purpose – we spoke to our Capgemini colleagues who have competed at the highest levels to get their insights.