By solving some of the worst conditions on the mountain – and the planet – we show that Google AI can succeed in biomechanical tasks in common settings, too, whether that's helping novice golfers, physical therapy patients or industrial robotics labs.

Although high-powered, Google's platform can run on devices in the palm of a skier's glove. While it may still be useful to return the analysis to the gym or the dorm, the fact that it can play on the slopes, soon, is a big part of the team's value.

“In the past, I'd have to call a friend and say, 'Hey, do you have that shot of that trick from five years ago?' and then I'd just flip back and forth between videos,” explains Shaun White, the former US Olympian and famed snowboarder. “This tool changes that – it allows you to run from the past and bring it into the future. You can zoom out and see exactly where your head and body are at that moment. It's about being able to see those little things and understand them in real time.”

We foresee these tools going way beyond the slope or the stadium. Whether it's the precision required in robotic surgery or the safety principles of modern manufacturing, AI technology is changing the way we understand, and improve, the way the world moves.