Artificial Intelligence and Robotics in Sports Industry - Past, Present, and Future

Artificial Intelligence and Robotics in Sports Industry: Past, Present, and Future: explores the transformative impact of AI and robotics across sports ecosystems. It traces origins from early mechanical tools to current applications like VAR, Hawk-Eye, wearables for injury prediction, and AI coaching dashboards in soccer, basketball, tennis, and esports. The book clarifies key concepts—automation vs. autonomy, machine learning vs. deep learning—while addressing ethical challenges such as privacy, fairness, and access inequities. Offering frameworks for human-machine teamwork, case studies, futuristic visions like digital twins, and practical guidance, it equips coaches, athletes, managers, and academics to integrate technology responsibly, while honoring the spirit of sports.