Sports
Explore the challenges presented by NIKE, Inc. and let them inspire your innovative solutions for the PolyU International Future Challenge!
Objective: Develop a technology-driven training system that helps runners achieve personalized performance targets (e.g., race time goals)
1. AI-Generated Dynamic Training Plans
- Customized year-long programs adapting to progress, setbacks, and lifestyle (e.g., work travel, fatigue).
- Race-specific periodization (e.g., tapering, peak load) based on target event physiology.
2. Real-Time Biomechanical Feedback
- Wearable sensors (e.g., smart insoles) deliver instant haptic feedback to correct stride, cadence, and posture.
3. AI-Guided Recovery Programme
- Create adaptive recovery plans using sleep/stress data from wearables and personalized physiotherapy exercises via mobile apps.
4. Smart Environmental Adaptation
- Hyperlocal air quality, heat index, and humidity alerts with real-time route adjustments.
- Altitude/acclimatization strategies for runners completing abroad.
Objective: Strengthen Hong Kong’s running community through immersive digital experiences that enhance motivation, collaboration, and brand loyalty
1.Virtual Race & Social Hub
- Community-driven challenges (e.g., team vs. team, corporate leagues) to boost engagement
- Live leaderboards, route challenges, and global virtual races with real-time streaming.
2. Gamified Training Ecosystems
- "Run Anywhere, Race Anyone" – Compete with runners worldwide in AI-matched real-time duels.
- Interactive running diary with achievements, progress analytics, and shareable milestones.
Objective: Optimize youth basketball training and strategy through accessible, cost-effective analytics tools to enable data-driven decisions and foster athlete development.
1. AI-Powered Video Analysis Systems
- Develop automated video analytics tools
- Team dynamics (e.g., pass efficiency) with real-time heatmaps.
- Player movement patterns and shot accuracy via computer vision.
2. Affordable Wearable Performance Sensors
- Create low-cost IoT wearables (e.g., armbands, shoe inserts) to monitor metrics like jump height, acceleration, and fatigue levels, synced to cloud-based dashboards.
3. Dynamic Coaching Assist Platforms
- Build mobile/web apps that generate actionable insights (e.g., optimal line-ups, drill recommendations) using aggregated sensor and video data.
Objective: Amplify street dancers’ creativity and connectivity through community platforms and AI-driven coaching.
1. Global Dance Collaboration Networks
- Build a virtual hub for dancers to co-create routines, host battles, and share tutorials using 3D motion-capture avatars.
2. AI-Powered Skill Development
- Deploy video analysis tools that provide feedback on timing, form, and originality, aligned with street dance styles (e.g., breaking, krumping).
