Robots are invading NFL training camps.
Actually, they are the love children of robots and tackling dummies, and they are not technological fads.
The Pittsburgh Steelers, Los Angeles Rams and Baltimore Ravens have placed an order for a batch of Mobile Virtual Players for their camps later this month, according to MVP president John Currier. That's about $8,000 per robot, which weighs between 160-180 pounds, runs a 5-second 40-yard dash and cuts in the open field.
In May, the Steelers showcased their experiment with the MVPs on their web site, while the rival Ravens tested theirs in secret.