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AFC North rivals using robots to simulate football scenarios

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Pittsburgh, the Baltimore Ravens biggest NFL rival, are currently using and experimenting with robotic tackling dummies. Though that does sound peculiar, know the Ravens have also sent an order for these machines.

During OTA’s and other offseason workouts the Mobile Virtual Player (MVP) has been of use consistently and tremendously for the Steelers.

"The applications we are quickly finding are really endless," said Mike Tomlin on the Steelers’ website. "It never gets tired. It runs at an appropriate football speed. All of the position groups are getting an opportunity to use it. It’s funny, you just put it on the field and watch the guys and they show you the applications.