60 2026 TSMA Future Industrial Opportunities in AI-Driven Sports and Health Technologies By Ph. D. Lin Hong-Dun Division Director, Cultural & Sport Technology Service Systems Technology Center 1. Introduction According to the International Fitness Equipment Association (IFEA) 2024 report, the global smart fitness-equipment market has surpassed USD 8.7 billion, with an annual growth rate of 23%. Products integrated with AI-based interactive systems now account for over 60% of the market, becoming the main growth driver. The smart-home fitness segment alone is projected to rise from USD 3.2 billion in 2024 to USD 4 billion by 2030, at an annual rate of 3.6%. The sporting-goods sector is under dual transformation pressures: intelligence and personalization. With the convergence of artificial intelligence (AI), sensing technologies, and the Internet of Things (IoT), traditional exercise tools are evolving from passive instruments to active, feedback-driven smart devices. These systems enhance performance, reduce injury risks, and open new service-oriented business models for brands and enterprises. As health awareness grows and technology advances, exercise is no longer limited to athletic performance but is a core pillar of health maintenance. The global digital-health AI market, according to Global Growth Insights, is valued at USD 1.281 trillion in 2024 and projected to reach USD 2.234 trillion by 2033 (CAGR 6.9%). Mature AIoT technologies are driving fitness equipment into an era of full intelli-
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