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NCKU Professor Chia-Liang Tsai's Team Gains International Recognition for Innovations in Sports Technology
Professor Chia-Liang Tsai, Distinguished Professor at the Institute of Physical Education, Health & Leisure Studies at National Cheng Kung University, collaborated with Assistant Researcher Dr. Tsai-Chiao Wang from the National Pingtung University of Science and Technology, Associate Professor Dr. Da-Wei Tang from Asia University, and Integrated Solutions Manager Yi-Hua Chen from Tobii Co., Ltd. Together, they developed the "AR Smart Badminton Coach Detects Fatigue Using Eye-Tracking Technology." This innovative technology was presented at the "2024 Indonesia Inventors Day – World Invention and Technology Expo (WINTEX)," where it garnered both a Gold Medal and the Hong Kong Special Award, earning dual honors.
Distinguished Professor Chia-Liang Tsai's research expertise lies in cognitive neuroscience and sports psychology. From 2020 to 2022, he was ranked among the "Top 2% of Global Scientists" for the scientific impact of his research papers, according to Stanford University's analysis of Scopus data. For many years, he has applied his expertise in analyzing data such as brainwave and eye movement trajectories, collaborating with companies specializing in AR/VR/MR technologies to develop various virtual badminton interaction systems. During the COVID-19 pandemic, these virtual training systems not only served as valuable teaching aids for instructors but also as powerful tools to enhance badminton skills.
Distinguished Professor Chia-Liang Tsai stated that the use of virtual reality to assist traditional sports skill learning will be a future trend. He emphasized that they will continue to promote the application of the award-winning technology and further optimize the system's features, allowing both badminton enthusiasts and professional athletes to benefit from it.
The award-winning AR Smart Badminton Coach, which triumphed at the "2024 Indonesia Inventors Day – World Invention Science Expo" this past August, centers its innovation on applying eye-tracking technology to sports training. By using eye-tracking to monitor the visual fatigue of players during self-training, the system automatically adjusts the training intensity when fatigue is detected, preventing overtraining and reducing the risk of sports injuries.
The virtual coaching system can provide motion correction suggestions just like a real coach, enabling players to achieve efficient and professional learning outcomes even during self-training. This technology not only overcomes the limitations of traditional training methods but also significantly reduces reliance on coaching personnel, training facilities, and time. It allows athletes to engage in high-quality training anytime and anywhere.
He revealed that the team has also received support from the National Science and Technology Council's Industry-Academia Technology Alliance Cooperation Program this year. They established the "AI-Driven Virtual Intelligent Health and Exercise Services Industry-Academia Technology Alliance" to actively promote the concept of "Exercise for Healthy Aging." The goal is to foster more collaborations between academia and the sports health industry, contributing to Taiwan's innovation in sports technology and enhancing its international competitiveness.
In 2022, Professor Chia-Liang Tsai's team participated in the 16th International Warsaw Invention Show (IWIS), where they gained recognition for their "Combined Application of Metaverse Virtual Reality Surround Device." Their innovative work impressed the judges and earned them a gold medal.
With the confidence gained from winning international awards, Professor Tsai's team has expanded beyond academia in recent years, actively engaging in industry-academia collaborations. Notably, they have partnered for three consecutive years with Tobii, a global leader in eye-tracking technology with a market share exceeding 70%. Together, they have carried out National Science and Technology Council (NSTC) industry-academia research projects, developing a real-time interactive badminton training device. In 2023, this collaboration resulted in an invention patent, which also led to the award-winning project that stood out at this year's World Invention Science Expo in Indonesia.With the confidence gained from winning international awards, Professor Tsai's team has expanded beyond academia in recent years, actively engaging in industry-academia collaborations. Notably, they have partnered for three consecutive years with Tobii, a global leader in eye-tracking technology with a market share exceeding 70%. Together, they have carried out National Science and Technology Council (NSTC) industry-academia research projects, developing a real-time interactive badminton training device. In 2023, this collaboration resulted in an invention patent, which also led to the award-winning project that stood out at this year's World Invention Science Expo in Indonesia.
Professor Tsai's team has participated twice in renowned international invention exhibitions recognized by the Intellectual Property Office of the Ministry of Economic Affairs. Despite facing intense competition from hundreds of innovative projects worldwide, they have consistently earned gold awards, highlighting the team's profound expertise in the field of sports technology. Their achievements also reflect a steadfast commitment to continuous innovation and a determination to surpass their own boundaries.
Distinguished Professor Chia-Liang Tsai's research expertise lies in cognitive neuroscience and sports psychology. From 2020 to 2022, he was ranked among the "Top 2% of Global Scientists" for the scientific impact of his research papers, according to Stanford University's analysis of Scopus data. For many years, he has applied his expertise in analyzing data such as brainwave and eye movement trajectories, collaborating with companies specializing in AR/VR/MR technologies to develop various virtual badminton interaction systems. During the COVID-19 pandemic, these virtual training systems not only served as valuable teaching aids for instructors but also as powerful tools to enhance badminton skills.
Distinguished Professor Chia-Liang Tsai stated that the use of virtual reality to assist traditional sports skill learning will be a future trend. He emphasized that they will continue to promote the application of the award-winning technology and further optimize the system's features, allowing both badminton enthusiasts and professional athletes to benefit from it.
The award-winning AR Smart Badminton Coach, which triumphed at the "2024 Indonesia Inventors Day – World Invention Science Expo" this past August, centers its innovation on applying eye-tracking technology to sports training. By using eye-tracking to monitor the visual fatigue of players during self-training, the system automatically adjusts the training intensity when fatigue is detected, preventing overtraining and reducing the risk of sports injuries.
The virtual coaching system can provide motion correction suggestions just like a real coach, enabling players to achieve efficient and professional learning outcomes even during self-training. This technology not only overcomes the limitations of traditional training methods but also significantly reduces reliance on coaching personnel, training facilities, and time. It allows athletes to engage in high-quality training anytime and anywhere.
He revealed that the team has also received support from the National Science and Technology Council's Industry-Academia Technology Alliance Cooperation Program this year. They established the "AI-Driven Virtual Intelligent Health and Exercise Services Industry-Academia Technology Alliance" to actively promote the concept of "Exercise for Healthy Aging." The goal is to foster more collaborations between academia and the sports health industry, contributing to Taiwan's innovation in sports technology and enhancing its international competitiveness.
In 2022, Professor Chia-Liang Tsai's team participated in the 16th International Warsaw Invention Show (IWIS), where they gained recognition for their "Combined Application of Metaverse Virtual Reality Surround Device." Their innovative work impressed the judges and earned them a gold medal.
With the confidence gained from winning international awards, Professor Tsai's team has expanded beyond academia in recent years, actively engaging in industry-academia collaborations. Notably, they have partnered for three consecutive years with Tobii, a global leader in eye-tracking technology with a market share exceeding 70%. Together, they have carried out National Science and Technology Council (NSTC) industry-academia research projects, developing a real-time interactive badminton training device. In 2023, this collaboration resulted in an invention patent, which also led to the award-winning project that stood out at this year's World Invention Science Expo in Indonesia.With the confidence gained from winning international awards, Professor Tsai's team has expanded beyond academia in recent years, actively engaging in industry-academia collaborations. Notably, they have partnered for three consecutive years with Tobii, a global leader in eye-tracking technology with a market share exceeding 70%. Together, they have carried out National Science and Technology Council (NSTC) industry-academia research projects, developing a real-time interactive badminton training device. In 2023, this collaboration resulted in an invention patent, which also led to the award-winning project that stood out at this year's World Invention Science Expo in Indonesia.
Professor Tsai's team has participated twice in renowned international invention exhibitions recognized by the Intellectual Property Office of the Ministry of Economic Affairs. Despite facing intense competition from hundreds of innovative projects worldwide, they have consistently earned gold awards, highlighting the team's profound expertise in the field of sports technology. Their achievements also reflect a steadfast commitment to continuous innovation and a determination to surpass their own boundaries.
Professor Chia-Liang Tsai (center) from the Institute of Physical Education at NCKU led his team to participate in Indonesia Inventors Day - World Invention Science Expo, where they won two prestigious awards.
The AR Smart Badminton Coach, based on eye-tracking technology to detect fatigue, enables athletes to engage in high-quality training anytime, anywhere.
