Trend Research on Sports Biomechanics in the Era of Industry 4.0

Muhammad Aditiyanto Nur Nugroho, Agus Rusdiana, Adang Suherman

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This study presents a comprehensive bibliometric analysis of sports biomechanics research during the Industry 4.0 era, covering publications from 2020 to 2025. A total of 1,619 articles indexed in Scopus were analyzed using VOSviewer and Microsoft Excel to map citation networks, keyword trends, and collaboration patterns among authors, institutions, and countries. The findings indicate rapid adoption of advanced technologies, including wearable sensors, virtual reality, augmented reality, and artificial intelligence, to monitor athlete performance, prevent injuries, and optimize rehabilitation strategies. The analysis reveals that research remains concentrated on elite athletes and mainstream sports, whereas amateur populations and less popular sports are relatively underexplored. Key contributors and countries, particularly the United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia, hold central positions in the global collaboration network. Keyword and cluster analyses highlight trends in predictive biomechanical evaluation, real-time feedback, and AI-driven data analysis. Despite technological progress, gaps persist in accessibility, interdisciplinary integration, and practical application across diverse athletic populations. This study provides a roadmap for future research, emphasizing the need for inclusive, applied, and accessible approaches, as well as strengthened collaboration among academics, practitioners, and the technology industry. The findings offer valuable insights for advancing both research and practical implementation in sports biomechanics.

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sports; biomechanics; bibliometric; research trends.

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