From cricket's DRS to kabaddi's rapid plays, learn how AI-powered officiating could bring fairness and precision to Indian sports decisions.

Turns out robot umpires have one big flaw: ... The first broadcast partner used it for cricket. But then, in 2006, Hawk-Eye became an official replay tool used by the tennis judges.

That’s where Hawk-Eye comes in. First implemented during televised cricket games in 2001, ... But this isn’t the first robot umpires have been used in professional baseball.

Robots, rule book and umpires view it differently Before the Automated Ball-Strike System is ready for the major leagues, there has to be agreement on what a strike is.

How we got here. Not sure if you’ve ever noticed this, but for the last 100 years, home-plate umpires haven’t been quite as beloved figures in America as, say, Labrador retrievers.