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The technological revolution in sports fl ooring represents a fundamental shift in how we perceive athletic surfaces. What were once passive backdrops for athletic achievement, modern fl oors are now active partners within performance enhancement, injury prevention, environmental sustainability and even
able to
generate data to optimise training. From the molecular idea of cross-layered wood
providing optimal elasticity, to the macro level of AI-powered systems tracking and analysing movement patterns across entire facilities, technology is elevating every aspect of sports fl ooring. So much so that the integration of recycled materials proves that high performance and environmental responsibility are not competing values but complementary goals. As gymnasiums, squash courts, and health clubs continue to embrace these innovations, athletes at every level benefi t from being able to perform on what have become sophisticated technological platforms, those that quietly support, protect, and empower athletic achievement in ways that would have been unimaginable at the start of the current millennium. And experts say the future lies not in choosing between tradition and innovation, sustainability and performance, or even safety and functionality, but in recognising that advanced technology allows us to achieve all of these goals simultaneously. As material science, sensor technology,
artifi cial intelligence, and sustainable manufacturing
continue to advance, the sports fl oors of tomorrow will be even smarter, safer, and more environmentally responsible than ever.
QUANTUM LEAPS CUSHION THE BLOW What are perhaps the most dramatic advancements come via the integration of IoT and AI, giving the ability to embed sensors that can actively track performance metrics, including speed, acceleration, pressure distribution, and areas of motion, all in real-time. One of the most visually striking examples is the ASB GlassFloor LED court, which layers artifi cial intelligence and interactive LED
LED FLOORS OPEN UP BRAND NEW POSSIBILITIES. THEY EXTEND THE STAGE INTO THE
ROOM AND TRANSFORM ARENAS INTO MULTIFUNCTIONAL EXPERIENCE SPACES
Martin Egner | ASB GlassFloor BACK TO CONTENTS DOMOTEX MAGAZINE
display technology, demonstrating how fl ooring designs can display fl uid training visuals and off er athletes, spectators, and coaches an immersive experience that transforms the very concept of what a sports fl oor can be. On another level, advances in
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material science have revolutionised their physical properties, particularly in addressing the biomechanical demands placed on athletes’ bodies. Squash courts are a good example. Throughout the 1970s, massive planks made of beech and maple with a thickness of at least 22- 25mm were industry standard. But their solidity played havoc with joints and caused uncontrolled ball rebound. Typical of the sort of advancements made since then was ASB’s development of multi-layer boards with a thickness of 12-16mm. That
represented a quantum leap for fl oor development.
This new, and considerably thinner board was extremely elastic, and
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