Smart Ball CM-2026: 500 measurements per second, with accuracy up to 2 cm.

The Smart Ball for CM-2026: 500 measurements per second, with accuracy up to 2 cm.

The ball for CM-2026 contains a sensor weighing 14 grams. It operates at a frequency of 500 Hz, collecting data in real time—500 times per second—regarding speed, rotation, and trajectory.

The ball needs to be recharged before each game. It works in conjunction with cameras at the stadium, creating a realistic 3D model of the matches.

The sensor should improve decisions regarding offside, goal-line technology, and VAR decisions, with an accuracy of less than 2 cm.