With the updating of computer processing capabilities and the deep learning network models, artificial intelligence technology based on computer software and hardware has developed rapidly. As a physical carrier of artificial intelligence technology, robots, as a comprehensive technology that integrates multiple disciplines, have also rapidly developed and applied in multiple fields. Meanwhile, sports science studies are no longer limited to the study of sports and training, gradually introducing engineering techniques. This improves the traditional sports moving towards smart sports and increases the fun of physical education. By consulting literature and materials, this paper reviews the application of robots in the field of sports and lists some common robot cases. In addition, the robot technology of different sports projects is analysed and the relative positive significance for each sports project is explained. Finally, a summary and suggestions for the future trends were provided.

Zirui Miao, Gengyu Ge. Review on Robotic Application in the Field of Sports. Frontiers in Sport Research (2024) Vol. 6, Issue 3: 80-85. https://doi.org/10.25236/FSR.2024.060310.

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