University of Pittsburgh and AWS launch AI-powered sports health center

USA – The University of Pittsburgh, in collaboration with Amazon Web Services (AWS), has inaugurated the Health Sciences and Sports Analytics Cloud Innovation Center.

This pioneering facility aims to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) into sports science and athlete performance, offering real-time performance analysis and predictive health monitoring to aid in injury prevention and strategic gameplay improvements. ​

Located in Pittsburgh, a city renowned for its burgeoning tech sector and passionate sports culture, the center is the first of its kind on the East Coast and one of only four higher education AWS Cloud Innovation Centers in North America.

It brings together Pitt’s Schools of the Health Sciences, Athletics Department, and Information Technology division to develop AI-driven solutions addressing challenges in healthcare and sports analytics. ​

At the core of the center’s mission is student involvement. The initiative offers paid internships, providing students with hands-on experience in AI and cloud computing.

Interns will collaborate with AWS technical advisors to develop real-world solutions, gaining valuable skills applicable to careers in sports science and analytics. ​

Utilizing AWS’s comprehensive suite of machine learning and AI services, including Amazon SageMaker and Amazon Bedrock, the center aims to develop cutting-edge solutions for real-world challenges.

These technologies will enable the analysis of athletes’ performance data—such as speed, strength, fatigue, and movement patterns—to build personalized training plans and enhance game strategies. ​

The collaboration also focuses on injury prevention. By analyzing data from wearable devices and other performance tracking tools, AI algorithms can identify patterns and early warning signs of potential injuries, allowing for timely interventions. ​