# S7 Episode 9: Reimagining Real-Time: Motorsport, AI, and the Future of Precision Tracking with Gill Switalski

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Podcast: [Digitally Curious](https://stenobird.com/podcast/digitally-curious-1172632)
Published: 2025-10-26T17:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Infrared Kinetics uses specialized infrared technology to achieve near-zero latency tracking for high-speed objects. This precision data revolutionizes everything from motorsport broadcasting and sports betting to drone delivery and railway safety.

## Highlights
- Main idea: Precision tracking is achieved by processing compressed beacon emissions rather than high-bandwidth camera imagery
- Practical takeaway: Using existing infrastructure like gantries can significantly reduce the cost of deploying real-time tracking systems
- Failure mode: Relying on GPS in high-speed environments can lead to signal loss and inaccurate broadcasting during critical moments
- Industry application: The technology enables automated drone corridors and safer, more efficient railway operations through precise location data
- Strategic lesson: Success in deep tech requires a focus on intellectual property and the ability to prove a working product in real-world environments

## Topics

Infrared Technology, Real-time Tracking, Motorsport Technology, Drone Delivery, Precision Data, Internet of Things, Intellectual Property, Automation

## Chapters
- 1:00 — From Corporate Law to Tech Innovation: Gill Switalski discusses her transition from a legal career focused on intellectual property to leading a disruptive technology company.
- 4:50 — The Engineering of Precision: An exploration of the technical origins of the technology and the importance of building robust infrastructure for the AI decade.
- 6:40 — Deploying Tracking at the Track: A look at the physical setup of infrared sensors and cameras around a racing circuit to monitor track limits and vehicle movement.
- 8:40 — Zero Latency and Real-Time Data: How near-instantaneous data processing creates immersive fan experiences and new opportunities in sports betting.
- 10:30 — Beyond Motorsport: Drones and Logistics: The potential for infrared tracking to enable precise drone deliveries and automated logistics corridors.
- 12:30 — Scaling Infrastructure and Reducing Costs: How leveraging existing gantries and optimizing technology deployment makes precision tracking accessible for smaller venues.
- 14:20 — The Risks of GPS Dependency: Analyzing how GPS signal loss can undermine the quality of high-profile sporting broadcasts.

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