xScene Motion Empowers the Spectacular Opening of the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics
xScene Motion Empowers the Spectacular Opening of the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics
Chengdu, CN – Feb 5, 2022
The Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics opening ceremony has successfully commenced, captivating the world with breathtaking artistic displays. From the unexpected emergence of the Olympic Rings breaking through the ice to the ethereal beauty of a single snowflake and the brilliance of each performance, the ceremony delivered a stunning visual feast to global audiences. At the same time, the control system design and commissioning team takes immense pride in being part of this grand event.
The ground stage control system for the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics was overseen by China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation, with xScene Motion. responsible for the control system's schematic design, console design, software programming, on-site commissioning, and system support. Upon securing this prestigious project, the company leadership placed great emphasis on assembling a dedicated team of experts, each with over a decade of experience in stage control system design. This team worked closely with the directors to analyze creative concepts and functional requirements, customizing the control system and addressing key technical challenges. For every member of Yanxing, this project was not just an honor but also a significant responsibility.
Precision Engineering for a Seamless Performance
Adhering to the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics' principles of sustainability, simplicity, and integrity, the ground stage system featured:
A central lifting platform
Two sets of retractable cover plates in the central area (including a vehicle platform and compensation platform)
The Ice Cube main lifting system
Five sets of operable hatches within the Ice Cube
The complexity of these systems was immense. The Ice Cube lifting system alone weighed approximately 400 tons, requiring precise handling of massive inertia during startup and stopping phases. The retractable cover plates had to operate in perfect synchronization, with two motors running simultaneously while coordinating seamlessly with the compensation platform—any deviation could compromise the performance.
To ensure flawless operation, redundancy was implemented at every level, including equipment, network, power supply, and control consoles. This allowed for instantaneous, seamless switching in case of any system failure, guaranteeing uninterrupted performance.
Uncompromising Safety and Reliability
The entire ground stage control system was designed and engineered according to the six core principles of aerospace technology: safety, reliability, maintainability, environmental adaptability, testability, and supportability. Throughout the design and commissioning process, valuable insights were gathered from industry experts, significantly enriching the company’s expertise in large-scale stage control solutions.
The core software underwent rigorous verification by experts from the China Aerospace Beijing Computer Technology Research Institute (Institute 304), and the entire system was certified by the China Institute of Stage Arts Technology. With its integration of hot backup redundancy, secure grouping, flexible grouping, operational data calculations, and fault indication, the control console and software ensured that every piece of equipment in the system achieved a positioning accuracy of 0.1mm, synchronization accuracy of 0.2mm, and timing precision of 0.1 seconds.
To enhance real-time visualization of all system components, a monitoring interface with six main pages was developed. This system enabled real-time monitoring of power statuses across various control nodes, redundancy network status, key data trends, equipment operation simulations, and workflow tracking.
Aerospace-Grade Precision for the Future of Stage Technology
Guided by the China Aerospace philosophy of "stability and reliability, with zero room for failure," the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics has set a new benchmark for stage control systems. As we embrace the future, let us move forward together toward new possibilities.