“The project was a demanding technological challenge and a milestone for the TECNALIA team”
TECNALIA’s technology contributed to the #ZETAK show at San Mamés
The ZETAK concert, which was held Friday 19 and Saturday 20 June at the San Mamés Stadium, was one of the most innovative shows on the current music scene, combining a powerful stage production in which technology played a leading role.
Beyond its artistic impact, the event was notable for the integration of advanced technological solutions, which brought a new dimension to the live performance.
Technology takes centre stage
One of the most distinctive features of the concert was the inclusion of a robotic system in the live performance, programmed and operated by TECNALIA based on an artistic concept developed by the Zetak team.
- The robot was fitted with a camera, was able to move, and was programmed to move in time to Pello Reparaz’s music and performance, creating a dynamic, immersive visual experience for the audience.
- Far from being a mere prop, the robot played an active part in the show, contributing to the rhythm of the music and providing an innovative aesthetic that enhanced the artistic concept of R&D in the concert.
A true fusion of art and technology
The project is part of the Mitoaroa III initiative, and was developed in close collaboration with the Zetak artistic team. It posed a demanding technological challenge and marked a significant milestone for the TECNALIA team, tackling issues such as:
- The precise synchronisation of robotic movements with live music.
- The integration of real-time interaction with the artist, Pello Reparaz,.
- Reliable operation in a complex, demanding environment such as a concert at the San Mamés stadium, with 40,000 people attending each of the two concerts.
The aim was to produce a natural fusion between technology and artistic creation.
To make this possible, preparatory work was carried out in the areas of design, programming and testing, choreographing the robot's movements and coordinating them with the production team.
TECNALIA's contribution
TECNALIA certainly made a contribution from a technical perspective:
- Advanced robot programming and synchronisation with the music
- Technical integration with the show’s production
- Assistance with rehearsals and live support during the two-day concert
This approach made it possible not only to ensure that everything worked smoothly from a technical point of view, but also that the technology supported the artistic experience, resulting in a show brimming with emotion that had the entire audience at San Mamés on their feet.
Towards a new generation of live performances
The result was a concert that went beyond the traditional format, providing an immersive experience in which technological innovation was integrated as part of the staging.
Initiatives of this kind pave the way for a new way of understanding live performances, where disciplines such as robotics and computer vision are beginning to be integrated naturally into the music industry.
ZETAK's concert was notable not only for its artistic concept, but also for incorporating a pioneering technological solution , to which TECNALIA contributed its expertise, making innovation an essential, distinctive feature of the show.