Robots are the jockeys now in the International Camel Race in
Kuwait, the tiny ''riders'' powered by remote control as the
camels' owners race alongside in 4WD vehicles.
The robot jockeys are complete with little jockey outfits and
hats, and their remote controlled whips slap away at the
camels as the owners pursue one of 65 Toyota LandCruiser
prizes. The 6km race is part of a five-day tournament that
had around 500 participants this year.
According to organizers, camel jockeys were replaced by
robots in 2005 due to international pressure because camel
owners were found to be involved in human trafficking, buying
children from countries like Pakistan and India to use as
jockeys.
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