1st Edition
Artificial Intelligence and Robotics in Sports Industry Past, Present, and Future
Preface
Embarking on the Journey
Why Dive into AI and Robotics in Sports?
Building the Solid Theoretical Background
What’s in Store: Adventure Map
The Origins of AI and Robotics in Sports
Retro Tech in the Sporting Arena
Epic Moments in the Evolution of Sports Tech
How the Game Changed Big Time?
Today’s Playground: Where AI and Robotics Play in Sports
Sports Tech in Nowadays Business Landscape
How Sports Industry Stakeholders Are Riding the Tech Wave
A Sneak Peek into the Future of Sports
Mind-Blowing Stories and Wins
When Tech and Sports Collide: Case Studies
Tech Heroes in Sports
Lessons from the Winners in This High-Tech Game
What’s Next: Futuristic Adventures in AI and Robotics
Time-Traveling to the Future of Sports Tech
Rad Innovations of Future
How This Technological Revolution may Change the Game?
Practical Magic: How to Bring Tech into Sports World
Coaches and Athletes
Fanfare
Playing Smart: Lessons Learned from Tech-Driven Sports
The Wild Ride: Challenges and Fun Ethical Rollercoaster
Privacy Puzzles in the Sports Tech Universe
The Great Fairness Quest in Sports Tech
Balancing Tradition and Tomorrow’s Tech
The Grand Finale
Highlights
What’s Next for Sports, AI, and Robotics?
Invitation to Join the Sports Tech Party: Perspective Business, Research, and Development Directions
Tech Talk: Glossary
References
Index: A Map for Quick Navigation
Biography
Ekaterina Glebova is a marketing professor at Higher Colleges of Technology in Dubai, UAE, and researcher at CIAMS, Université Paris-Saclay, CIAMS in Orsay, France. A prolific researcher in sports management, marketing, and emerging technologies, she has published extensively on AI applications, digital twins, and ethical tech integration in sports. Drawing from global expertise, both consulting and academia, Glebova bridges theory and practice through frameworks like the clockwork model for technology deployment and studies on twin transformation. Her work, featured in top-tier journals, guides stakeholders in navigating emerging technologies opportunities and pitfalls.
