{"id":34686,"date":"2014-07-26T06:57:54","date_gmt":"2014-07-26T06:57:54","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/4cd.e16.myftpupload.com\/?p=34686"},"modified":"2014-07-26T06:57:54","modified_gmt":"2014-07-26T06:57:54","slug":"cheering-robots-replace-real-fans-at-korean-baseball","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/citifmonline.com\/2014\/07\/cheering-robots-replace-real-fans-at-korean-baseball\/","title":{"rendered":"Cheering robots replace real fans at Korean baseball"},"content":{"rendered":"
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