Are you blind, robot? That’s never offside
ROBOT refs who never make a mistake will officiate at football games by 2030, experts predict.
They will quickly replace the recently introduced Video Assistant Referee in football games of the future, it is claimed.
Futurologist Dr Ian Pearson said: “Developments in technology will mean there will be possibilities for tech to be introduced into sport to help benefit it, much like VAR.
“Robots are possible, but if it will be adopted by fans is another question.”
A report by bookmaker BetBright predicts robot jockeys and gladiator-style bot v bot boxing matches.
The firm will unveil a prototype robo-jockey at the Cheltenham Festival next month.