26CornerBlitz Posted May 20, 2016 Share Posted May 20, 2016 (edited) @NFLonFOX The Pittsburgh Steelers are practicing against robots. Yes, you read that correctly. https://t.co/tbkDCOgWkW The NFL has taken steps to make football more technologically advanced. Sure, Microsoft Surface tablets have been met with mixed reviews on the sidelines (just ask Aaron Rodgers and Johnny Manziel), but there have been advances in technology that can help diagnose and analyze injuries, particularly ones to the head.The Pittsburgh Steelers are experimenting with a new kind of tool on the practice field: robots. "MVP," or Mobile Virtual Player, as it's called, is a robotic tackling dummy that's remote-control operated. It flies all over the field and simulates a real football player. It moves at an accurate speed, and best of all, it never gets tired.Experimenting with a new technology has us thinking differently when we hear “MVP.” Edited May 20, 2016 by 26CornerBlitz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John from Riverside Posted May 20, 2016 Share Posted May 20, 2016 Thats ok....we got virtual reality Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted May 20, 2016 Author Share Posted May 20, 2016 Thats ok....we got virtual reality Can they make the playoffs in VR or is that also going to be another 16 year drought? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John from Riverside Posted May 20, 2016 Share Posted May 20, 2016 Im thinking they need to put the girl in the red dress in there.....so they can work on their focus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RevWarRifleman Posted May 20, 2016 Share Posted May 20, 2016 @NFLonFOX The Pittsburgh Steelers are practicing against robots. Yes, you read that correctly. https://t.co/tbkDCOgWkW A. What kinds of signals from the sidelines would the coaches send in to them? B. How did they manage to clone our defense during the Jauron era? C. But our game against them isn't til Dec 11th. Why are they preparing now? Im thinking they need to put the girl in the red dress in there.....so they can work on their focus Would that make her a red-shirt freshman? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punching Bag Posted May 20, 2016 Share Posted May 20, 2016 Will the NFLPA try to unionize the robots? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heitz Posted May 20, 2016 Share Posted May 20, 2016 (edited) Since this was linked from Fox, I fully expected this robot: (Which, because of the number, I'm assuming is ThurmBot?) Edited May 20, 2016 by Heitz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4merper4mer Posted May 20, 2016 Share Posted May 20, 2016 A. What kinds of signals from the sidelines would the coaches send in to them? That's why they are starting with the Steelers. If Rex called in a play the robot's processor would melt and he'd call it stupid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KDIGGZ Posted May 20, 2016 Share Posted May 20, 2016 Robots will replace 50% of jobs in the next 20 years. Get ready, the end is near! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tenhigh Posted May 20, 2016 Share Posted May 20, 2016 That's why they are starting with the Steelers. If Rex called in a play the robot's processor would melt and he'd call it stupid. If you are going to be your usual boorish self, at least try to be funny, maybe something about Rex getting caught in the Steelers team room getting and electric footjob. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heitz Posted May 20, 2016 Share Posted May 20, 2016 Robots will replace 50% of jobs in the next 20 years. Get ready, the end is near! I'm fine with a robot taking my job, as long as it sends the paychecks to me. In fact, that would preferred... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jr1 Posted May 20, 2016 Share Posted May 20, 2016 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Over 29 years of fanhood Posted May 20, 2016 Share Posted May 20, 2016 Robots will replace 50% of jobs in the next 20 years. Get ready, the end is near! Time to buy some robots.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RevWarRifleman Posted May 20, 2016 Share Posted May 20, 2016 I imagine the coaches hand signals to them would look like that robot dance move from a 70's American bandstand dance line. And considering the Steeler assistant coaches, they would probably be wearing bell-bottom pants with the big white belt, and actually think it's cool. Go Bills in 2016. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted May 20, 2016 Author Share Posted May 20, 2016 Is Promo involved in this effort or is he still on Rocket Ship 7? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John from Riverside Posted May 20, 2016 Share Posted May 20, 2016 I'm fine with a robot taking my job, as long as it sends the paychecks to me. In fact, that would preferred... lol Im thinking bots will take over responsibilities of posting on team fan boards.... wait THAT MIGHT ALREADY BE HAPPENING - Rex is an idiot - Rex cant coach defense - Rex screwed up a top 5 defense....and its gonna be bad again this year - Rex picked a buddy of his kids from Clemson who's arm was about to fall off in the 1st round Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snafu Posted May 21, 2016 Share Posted May 21, 2016 Danger Ben Roethlisberger! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Barbarian Posted May 21, 2016 Share Posted May 21, 2016 @NFLonFOX The Pittsburgh Steelers are practicing against robots. Yes, you read that correctly. https://t.co/tbkDCOgWkW I think they should just play the game with robots to get around injury and salary issues. That's why they are starting with the Steelers. If Rex called in a play the robot's processor would melt and he'd call it stupid. I'm fine with a robot taking my job, as long as it sends the paychecks to me. In fact, that would preferred... would be nice but they would prefer not to pay us. lol Im thinking bots will take over responsibilities of posting on team fan boards.... wait THAT MIGHT ALREADY BE HAPPENING - Rex is an idiot - Rex cant coach defense - Rex screwed up a top 5 defense....and its gonna be bad again this year - Rex picked a buddy of his kids from Clemson who's arm was about to fall off in the 1st round Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ex players coach Posted May 21, 2016 Share Posted May 21, 2016 That's scary. I mean just think the damage this robot could have done on Shaq I mean he is out 4-6 months when he went up a tacling dummy, with no robotics Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iinii Posted May 21, 2016 Share Posted May 21, 2016 Mix in some AI and do away with the humans. Injuries will be a thing of the past. Just have some great techs on the sidelines and get the "players" right back out there after major collisions. Then they can loosen up the rule book and get back to spearing, leading with the helmet, who cares if a robot is defenseless, clothesline tackles. Anything goes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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