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A struggling Korean baseball team have invented a novel way to improve atmosphere at their matches – by bringing in a crowd of robot fans.<\/p>\n

Hanwha Eagles supporters not able to get to the stadium can control the robot over the internet.<\/p>\n

The bots can cheer, chant and perform a Mexican wave – but presumably not invade the pitch.<\/p>\n

One expert said giving more fans a chance to “attend” was important for professional clubs.<\/p>\n

This was especially the case with top football teams, Matt Cutler, editor ofSportBusiness International<\/a>, told the BBC.<\/p>\n

“If you look at all the big clubs, you can’t just get a season ticket – you have to sit on a waiting list.<\/p>\n

“There is also potential monetisation. You can charge, even if it’s a small amount, to give fans a different kind of viewpoint.”<\/p>\n

Football fan John Hemmingham, who runs the famous England supporters brass band, saw the funny side.<\/p>\n

“What happens if a robotic fan misbehaves?” he joked.<\/p>\n

“Gets aggressive, abusive, spills a drink… I can see it being fraught with danger. What if it sits in the wrong section? A robotic hooligan!”<\/p>\n

Chickens<\/strong><\/p>\n

It is not easy being a Hanwha Eagles fan. In the past five years, they have suffered more than 400 losses – so many that fans of the team are regarded with a degree of sympathy, and have earned the nickname Buddhist Saints.<\/p>\n

\"Hanwha<\/div>\n
Users can upload their own face to the robot so it can be seen at the stadium<\/div>\n

Less friendly opposition fans describe them as the Hanwha Chickens.<\/p>\n

But those who cannot make it to the stadium now have the option of having a robot stand in for them.<\/p>\n

As well as being able to control some robot movements, fans can upload their own face to the machine.<\/p>\n

Sport for all<\/strong><\/p>\n

While the robots supporting Hanwha will be dismissed as a gimmick by most diehard fans of any sport, there are other, more serious attempts to help more people experience matches.<\/p>\n

As part of Japan’s unsuccessful bid for the 2022 World Cup, the country said it hoped to re-create live matches using holographic technology in other locations. It would mean, in theory, that several stadiums full of fans could be watching the same match at once.<\/p>\n

Development on the technology was halted when Japan lost its bid, with Fifa instead choosing Qatar to host the 2022 tournament.<\/p>\n

Independent experts were sceptical the virtual reality plan could have ever worked – but praised the ambition.<\/p>\n

In the nearer term, simple technology additions to stadiums and arenas are already changing how we enjoy sport.<\/p>\n

“Within a short amount of time, nearly every Premier League stadium will have wi-fi,” said Mr Cutler.<\/p>\n

“Everyone’s got a phone with them, checking other things. The days have gone where people are completely engrossed in the match.”<\/p>\n

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Source: BBC<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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