Resnic
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So baseball is testing a robot umpire during spring training?
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Ok part of me understands the desire for accuracy and consistency, but the other doesn't like removing the human element from something that is entirely designed and about the human element. That's why we watch sports is to see humans competing against humans and true the umpire isn't competing in the sport but there is just something I don't like about putting a computer inside a sport.
Robot umpire system to be tested MLB next spring training, possible in 2026 regular season | FOX Sports
Major League Baseball will test robot umpires as part of challenge system in spring training next year, which could lead to regular-season use in 2026, commissioner Rob Manfred said.
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Ok part of me understands the desire for accuracy and consistency, but the other doesn't like removing the human element from something that is entirely designed and about the human element. That's why we watch sports is to see humans competing against humans and true the umpire isn't competing in the sport but there is just something I don't like about putting a computer inside a sport.