Transitioning to Robot Jockeys: Modernizing Camel Racing in Qatar and Beyond

The video discusses the transition from using child jockeys in camel racing to employing robotic jockeys due to international criticism. A Swiss robotics firm developed a solution, and the UAE and Oman have adopted these robots, with Oman banning child jockeys. The market for robotic jockeys is expanding, shifting skills from riding camels to controlling robots.

What prompted the shift from child jockeys to robot jockeys in camel racing?

Describe the characteristics and cost of the new robot jockeys.

How has the Camel Racing Organizing Committee responded to international criticism?

What is the expected impact of robotic jockeys on the future of camel racing?

What actions did the United Arab Emirates and Oman take regarding child jockeys?