Robotic Sparring Partner that can replicate speed, style and punches of Opponent

[PK3434]

Warning: Maybe this is the dumbest thread ever but at least its something different.

Imagine some sports science company developed a robot the same size and speed as lets say, Manny Pacquaio. The robot punches with similar power, is a southpaw, etc. Basically a replica (maybe it can even be controlled by a trainer with a remote control). How much money would an opponent and his promoter (especially a wealthy one like Floyd Mayweather) pay for this to be used in training. I would think if the robot is made well, this would be a very valuable asset for training camp.

How far off is technology from achieving this? I imagine it can be done, but would carry a 7 figure price tag. Also, it would be better if there was a computer system that tracked data, tendencies, speed, power, etc where you can change how the robot operates depending on what opponent you are facing next...(think floyd opening a screen and changing the opponent from Pacquaio to Berto for his next training camp).

With sports science, analytics, tendency tracking that is going in other other sports, there will be a day when boxing catches up. Or is the just not enough money and or smart people in boxing for anything like this to occur?

[Jc8804]

Would be pretty cool. i wouldnt think technology would be to far off. Dont be surprised if it already exsist. ..


Being able to switch out length of legs and arms would be a plus.

[bojangles1987]

There's no way we're anywhere near the technology to do that. Not in boxing or anything else.

I bet this was a concept for a Rocky movie at one point.

[ИATAS]

A robot that can mimic manny pacquiao? Yeah, that's a very long time from now and would cost millions and millions of dollars.

[FBLM]

Hell no this aint 3015 lol

closes you gonna get is hooking up a swimming noodle to a motor lol.

[mike1010011]

Prototype for the ward/wlad/mayweather bot.

[Eff Pandas]

If you can make it Margot Robbie & have it anatomically correct 7 figures for sure.

[Elotero]

Warning: Maybe this is the dumbest thread ever but at least its something different.

Imagine some sports science company developed a robot the same size and speed as lets say, Manny Pacquaio. The robot punches with similar power, is a southpaw, etc. Basically a replica (maybe it can even be controlled by a trainer with a remote control). How much money would an opponent and his promoter (especially a wealthy one like Floyd Mayweather) pay for this to be used in training. I would think if the robot is made well, this would be a very valuable asset for training camp.

How far off is technology from achieving this? I imagine it can be done, but would carry a 7 figure price tag. Also, it would be better if there was a computer system that tracked data, tendencies, speed, power, etc where you can change how the robot operates depending on what opponent you are facing next...(think floyd opening a screen and changing the opponent from Pacquaio to Berto for his next training camp).

With sports science, analytics, tendency tracking that is going in other other sports, there will be a day when boxing catches up. Or is the just not enough money and or smart people in boxing for anything like this to occur?

wtf? if they could do that they wouldnt use it for sparring. it would be in circus style, man vs robot ppv fights

[Bullrush]

Clottey Inc. already produced one of those robots. Their first prototype called J.o.s.h.u.a. Clottey still has a boxing license and is fighting on a regular basis against other Pro boxers. The WBO hasn't caught up yet.

[BattlingNelson]

I want one that can mimic Amir Khan's chin.