SubT Challenge: Live Visual Experience
graphic design
motion graphics
remote sensor technology
animation
realtime visuals
Next/Now partnered with DARPA to elevate the broadcast experience of their groundbreaking Subterranean Robotics Challenge. We designed and produced a complete visual show package—including cinematic openers, branded bumpers, and dynamic live results—to bring polish and clarity to a highly technical competition.
Approach
Behind the scenes, our custom real-time software tracked each team’s progress and translated it into a visually rich simulation, allowing viewers to follow the action underground as it unfolded in real time.
Visual Language
A high-stakes robotics competition deserved a broadcast worthy of the moment. We crafted a sleek, cinematic graphics package—complete with dramatic show openers, stylized bumpers, and real-time results—to capture the intensity and innovation of the DARPA Subterranean Challenge.
Results
The broadcast package elevated the DARPA SubT Challenge into a compelling spectator experience—transforming technical data into cinematic storytelling. Our real-time tracking visuals gave audiences an unprecedented view of each team’s progress underground, while the polished graphics brought clarity, energy, and cohesion to every moment of the live event.