Abstract: This forward-looking piece explores innovations like pressure-sensitive floors, real-time performance analytics, and AR overlays.

Key Points:

• Sensors embedded in floors track player speed and jump height.
• AR apps project shot charts directly onto the court.
• Self-healing coatings repair scratches using microcapsules of resin.
  Excerpt:
  “The Golden State Warriors’ Chase Center is piloting a ‘smart court’ system that uses AI to analyze footwork patterns, providing coaches with instant tactical feedback…”