Kinesys On U2 360 Tour

UK based automation experts Kinesys designed and supplied the bespoke motion control system that moves and shapes the 'transforming' video screen for U2's 360° world tour.
The system consists of 40 Kinesys Evo zero-speed chain hoists and eight custom-built winches, all controlled by their K2 3D software control package.
Dave Weatherhead comments: "This was the heaviest, most complex and interconnected system we have undertaken to date, with 48 motors following unique motion profiles to allow the deployment of over 52 tonnes of video screen."

Additionally, Kinesys is supplying the tour with control for 10 fixed-speed chain hoists controlled by an Elevation 24. These hoists fly four lighting trusses bordering the screen into position at the start of the show.

A detailed case study of this project is available here