Robot Camel Jockeys

Now I've seen everything... a camel race with robotic riders took place recently in the United Arab Emirates, marking the start of a curious new Middle Eastern sporting event. Ten robot riders took part in the inaugural race. They were pursued around the Al Wathba racing track in Abu Dubai by human operators carrying handheld radio units, in a convoy of sports utility vehicles. The robots were developed after the United Arab Emirates Camel Racing Association banned the use of jockeys under the age of 16 in March 2004. Find out more at http://www.newscientist.com/article.ns?id=dn7705

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