Will the football referee of tomorrow be made of printed circuits and cables? Football is no exception to innovation, and technologies that improve player performance, coach strategy, and refereeing accuracy are legion. The "Football Seen by Science" exhibition gives us a glimpse of the round ball from its most high-tech angle.
A football exhibition at the Cité des sciences et de l'industrie
Just like table football and many other sports, football can rely on the latest technological innovations to stay at the top. Connected jerseys that track players' heart rates, shoes molded directly to their feet, eco-friendly stadiums... the days of inflated pig bladders and makeshift stadiums are long gone.
Science is gaining ground every year, analyzing everything from athletic movements to shooting mechanics, including various field parameters, and of course, refereeing. Engineers, sociologists, doctors, and even physicists are scrutinizing every detail to optimize player performance and reduce the number of injuries. The ultimate shot, the famous "point shot," is also a very serious subject of study for all those soccer fans in lab coats.
From June 12 to October 14, the "Football Through Science" exhibition highlights this high-tech evolution of the game, with photographs and unique exhibits. The exhibition also includes a second part—more artistic—composed of highly personal works by graphic designer Baby Dollar and realist artist Laurent Perbos.
Two very different but complementary visions of football to be discovered now at the Cité des Sciences et de l'Industrie.
Practical information:
CITY OF SCIENCE AND INDUSTRY
From June 12 to October 14, 2018, 30, avenue Corentin Cariou, 75019 Paris
