Sportfuturism

#sportfuturism | Classic values & future based approach. Private opinions & conceptual researches. 🏆✨🚀 [email protected]

[Sportfuturism @Chrs_Papp]

By examining the current characteristics of #sport and #athlete, #sportfuturism is a thought experiment that establishes a hypothesis and expected trends for the #future in the light of developments in the social sciences, natural sciences, and interdisciplinary sciences. #sfx

[Sportfuturism @Chrs_Papp]

The AI ​​Revolution in Sports
How is AI Transforming Elite Sports and Coaching?
Artificial intelligence (AI) has now left the lab and entered the sports field. It analyzes data that could previously only be judged by feeling or experience.

[Sportfuturism @Chrs_Papp]

1. Performance analysis – when data speaks
Artificial intelligence can process vast amounts of training data and recognize patterns that are invisible to the human eye.
Speed, acceleration, heart rate, fatigue curves – every little vibration counts.

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2. Motion analysis – AI as a digital technical coach
Computer vision is revolutionizing motion analysis.
AI is able to evaluate even the smallest movements: running stride, arm tempo, throwing motion, posture.

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3. Personalized training planning
AI is now able to evaluate thousands of data points about an athlete: age, body composition, sleep, hormonal changes, regeneration data.
From these, it creates personalized training plans that adapt to the athlete's current condition day by day.

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4. Regeneration and mental preparation
Artificial intelligence is also increasingly decisive in the field of rest and mental health.
AI models that analyze sleep quality, stress index or heart rate variability can predict when a rest day or mental distraction is needed.

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5. Transformation of the role of the coach
Artificial intelligence will not replace the coach - but will reinterpret his role.
In the future, the coach will be a decision-support expert who draws conclusions from data but interprets it as a human being.

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6. The sport of the future - harmony of man and machine
Digital twins, virtual coaching assistants, tactical simulations - all this is no longer the world of science fiction.
Artificial intelligence will be able to model the performance of the athlete and analyzing strategy.

[Sportfuturism @Chrs_Papp]

However, ethical questions remain with us:
How long will we let the machine decide for us?
Where is the line between optimization and manipulation?

[Sportfuturism @Chrs_Papp]

Alliance, not competition

Artificial intelligence does not work against people, but for people.
It helps us to better understand how the body works, optimize the load, and create a balance between performance and health.

[The Humanoid Hub @TheHumanoidHub]

I had the privilege of touring Figure's Sunnyvale office yesterday, though calling it just an office would be a massive understatement. There's a whole lot more happening under that roof than you'd expect.

The first thing that struck me was how densely packed the space is. Around 140 employees work in an open, collaborative area with minimal partitions. It’s clear why they’re moving to a much larger facility to accommodate their growing team and scale up production. The new facility is going to be eight times larger.

Brett gave me a full tour, and the energy in the place was palpable. In the test area, I saw a mockup station that simulates a real BMW workstation where an F.02 robot was practicing a dexterous pick-and-place task, while another one, behind curtains, was using OpenAI’s model to handle everyday objects.

The production area was equally impressive, with four assembly stations where robots were in different stages of assembly. Brett mentioned they’re currently building around 2-4 robots per week.

What’s really remarkable is how many components are made and assembled on-site, from outer shells and wiring harnesses to control systems, actuator parts, fingers, and even the packs that house batteries and the computer. Dyno-testing, calibration, and system-integration testing all happen under one roof.

This level of integration requires a full team effort. Designers, software/AI engineers, mechanical and electrical engineers, and robot trainers all work together in harmony. As someone who comes from a software-only domain, I left in awe of the operational complexity required to build a working robot.

On the financial front, Brett confidently shared that they’ve got the cash burn under control. At their current rate, they could theoretically operate for 14 years on existing funding, though of course, that will change as manufacturing and operations scale.

I also got a sneak peek at their next-gen robot, F.03's design. It’s incredible to see how far the company has come in just 2.5 years, going from nothing to Figure 01, to F.02, and now developing F.03. If they continue at this pace, the next few years are going to be incredibly exciting.

Watching a humanoid robot walk around and perform tasks was nothing short of mind-blowing. The future felt a lot closer and more tangible from inside their walls. Huge thanks to @adcock_brett for the tour.

[Vicon @Vicon]

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[Vicon @Vicon]

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[Wyss Institute @wyssinstitute]

Researchers at the Wyss developed customizable DNA nanostructures that can be precisely programmed for different applications, like drug delivery. This technology is available for licensing.
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[Peter Xing @peterxing]

New HD voices preview in Azure AI Speech: contextual and realistic output evolved https://t.co/Si9JWuH2Zy

[Vicon @Vicon]

From groundbreaking research to enhancing athletic performance, learn how #Vicon motion capture technology helps analyze human movement and unlock insights for injury prevention, rehabilitation, and more: https://t.co/vx3GxBPh5M

[Vicon @Vicon]

At Vicon, we have been developing robust tracking solutions for the leading companies and innovative end users in the engineering industry for many years, working to ensure your end-to-end solution is as seamless and efficient as it can be.

Showreel: https://t.co/abjjR2W2oJ?

[Max Tegmark @tegmark]

AI now qualifies for Mensa membership - another milestone passed way faster than expected:

[Future Timeline @future_timeline]

3D bioprinting of human organs is expected to become a reality by 2042.

This could solve the chronic shortage of organ donors, saving many thousands of lives each year.

Read more: https://t.co/hMviBMxnuV

[CYBATHLON @cybathlon]

Impressive technology & a wealth of emotions: This is the @cybathlon 2024 from 25-27 Oct in Switzerland. The event by @ETH_en & supported by @maxonglobal since 2016, unites research, industry, & societal engagement to improve lives through innovation. Info https://t.co/rVzMjDLAaL

[Vicon @Vicon]

Thank you to everyone who joined us yesterday for the #Vicon #mocap course at @siggraph! If you have a full conference pass (including virtual), you can watch the session recording here: https://t.co/P2sFDSYHIX