Welcome to the Technology Pioneers podcast! In this episode, recorded at the Business Meets Planet event at Capgemini headquarters in Utrecht, we are joined by Mark Roberts, CTO of Applied Sciences at Capgemini Engineering. Mark shares his expertise on the groundbreaking WindSight IQ technology developed for the America's Cup, the world's oldest and most prestigious sailing event.

Key topics include:

• America's Cup and Technology: An overview of the America's Cup and its reputation as the "Formula 1 of sailing," showcasing cutting-edge technology and innovation.
• WindSight IQ: A deep dive into the WindSight IQ technology, which uses advanced LIDAR systems to measure wind speed and direction with unprecedented accuracy, providing real-time data for race strategies and enhancing viewer experience.
• Technical Challenges and Solutions: The development process of WindSight IQ, including the use of Doppler LIDAR, sensor fusion, and algorithmic models to create a coherent wind field over the racecourse.
• Applications Beyond Sailing: Exploring potential applications of WindSight IQ in other industries, such as wind energy optimization, airport safety, wildfire management, and pollution tracking.
• Future Prospects: The scalability of WindSight IQ technology and its potential to revolutionize wind measurement and other environmental monitoring applications.

Mark also discusses the importance of applied sciences in bridging the gap between advanced science and technology, and how Capgemini Engineering is leading the way in innovative solutions.

Technology Pioneers is a podcast that explores emerging technologies, dives head first into high tech product development and is curious about new uses of existing technology. This podcast is hosted by Tom van de Ven. Tom works as a principal solutions manager for Capgemini Engineering in the Netherlands and uses his curiosity to talk with the guests in this show. Feel free to contact him on mailto:tom.vande.ven@capgemini.com.