ReviewBiology of sport2026
Toward autonomous artificial intelligence agents in sports science: a modular framework for development, validation, and implementation.
Review in Biology of sport, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.
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3 citing papers in PubMed.
- Exercise Training Interventions as Therapeutic Approaches in Substance Use Disorder Treatment: A Scoping Review of Direct Clinical Outcomes and Implementation Strategies.Diseases (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Review
- A Physics-Based Digital Twin for Trail Running Race Performance Prediction: A Proof-of-Concept Study.Sensors (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Machine learning prediction of ACL loading during the wide lunge: a multifactorial coupling analysis based on kinematic and electromyographic signals.Frontiers in bioengineering and biotechnology · 2026Article
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Abstract
Despite widespread artificial intelligence (AI) adoption in sports science for predictive analytics, current systems operate as passive tools requiring continuous human monitoring and intervention at every decision point. Autonomous AI agent systems capable of 24/7 monitoring, independent reasoning, and proactive action execution remain academically unexplored in sports science contexts. Unlike passive analytics that await human analysis or conversational interfaces requiring explicit prompting, autonomous agents operate continuously, detecting patterns and implementing interventions without human initiation. Our review distinguished autonomous agents from existing AI applications, proposes modular implementation frameworks, develops theoretical application workflows across eight priority domains, and establishes empirical validation pathways. Current (i.e., April 23, 2026) literature lacks peer-reviewed research on autonomous agent systems in sports science. This review connects computer science with exercise physiology. We integrate modern agent architectures with established sports science concepts. The outcome is a practical, multi-domain implementation roadmap. Our three-phase framework progresses from specialized single-domain agents through coordinated multi-agent systems to fully integrated platforms.
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