UBA Project featured in German diving magazine Unterwasserwelt

The UBA Project was recently featured in the German diving magazine Unterwasserwelt, highlighting our work in freediving technology. The article covers our new innovation, Uba Vision, and its role in enhancing the viewing experience at pool freediving competitions.

Visibility underwater like never before

Traditionally, viewing competitive freediving has been challenging; once athletes dive in, it becomes difficult to follow the action. Uba Vision addresses this challenge by enabling real-time visualization of every phase of the freediver’s journey. “For the first time, it’s possible to visually track all stages of a freedive during competition, using cameras and network-connected sensors that transmit the athlete’s speed and the distance covered in real-time,” the article notes.

Enhanced competition integrity and audience engagement

Judges and safety divers receive detailed, real-time information that clarifies the course of the dive, greatly enhancing safety and fairness. Spectators are not left out; they experience the competition “underwater” through live feeds displayed on screens, engaging them more deeply than ever before.

Telemetry data that tells a story

One of the most exciting features highlighted is the transmission of telemetry data. “It displays how many meters the athlete has currently dived underwater and the total distance covered. Upon surfacing, the total time is also transmitted.” This data can be sent to a specifically prepared smartphone app, allowing fans and coaches alike to analyze performances in unprecedented detail.

Future developments

Uba Vision is not stopping at pool competitions. The article mentions that UBA is also gearing up to equally support deep-sea freediving competitions. “A remotely controlled ROV for this purpose is already in the testing phase,” ensuring that Uba Vision could soon bring its technological advantages to the depths of the ocean.

Training and beyond

While Uba Vision is primarily designed for use in major competitions, it also holds potential for training top-tier freedivers. The system could be used to make visible all aspects of a dive, from body posture and diving technique to speed control.
 

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