Drones. Virtual reality. Mobile tackling dummies? Football-related technologies continue to be cool
Two seasons ago it was drones, last season it was virtual reality, and this year it's mobile tackling dummies.
Yes, you read correctly: the new wave of sports technology is upon us. Mobile Virtual Player (MVP) has created a tackling dummy that simulates player motion on the field, thus reducing player-on-player contact, minimizing the risk of injury, and potentially circumventing NFL rules.
Inside the dummy there is a motor, and it's operated by a remote control. The user will be able to control the dummy and simulate the moves of an actual player.