Having a lightweight riders means everything when it comes to horse racing. Same concept applies to camel racing in quatar. Because of that, in the early 1990s, kids as young as 5 and 6 were replacing traditional jockeys in Qatar's camel races. After a huge uproar over child trafficking and intervention from Human Rights Watch, it became clear that it was time for a new solution.
The first robot jockey prototype was built in 2002 by a group called the National Robotic Jockey Committee but it fell off the camel's hump during testing and melted in the hot sun. Finally, a working model was released after years of rigorous testing and trial and error.
Weighing less than 7 pounds and not even one foot tall, this robo-jockey can whip the camel at different speeds and pressures and in different positions. The robot also has built-in speakers so that human trainers can encourage the animals by voice.
Robo-Jockey Camel Riders
Robo-Jockey Camel Riders
Trend Themes
1. Robo-jockey Technology - Developing robotic jockeys with advanced features can revolutionize the camel racing industry globally.
2. Automation of Racing Industries - Automation can help horse and camel racing industries to grow further by increasing efficiency, accuracy, and safety of races.
3. Robotics in Sports - Incorporating robots in sports such as horse and camel racing can open doors for developing various robotic technologies and enhance sports experience for the audience.
Industry Implications
1. Robotics Industry - Robotics industry can explore opportunities in designing, building and upgrading robo-jockey prototypes.
2. Sports Industry - Sports industry can leverage robotic technologies to automate and optimize sports events for better performance, entertainment and safety of athletes and animals.
3. Entertainment Industry - Entertainment industry can use robotic technologies to enhance audience experience for unique, thrilling and safe sports events.