NBA using Robotic officiating

[Savannahbayvol]

I put this in the football forum because it was suggested in the thread about SEC officials the League might look at Robots. Apparently the NBA already has. Dont know if it would be feasible on the much larger football pllaying surface.

It's called automated officiating. The NBA is utilizing it to get even more calls right

The NBA is using "automated officiating" to enhance game accuracy. This technology, which includes cameras and sensors, helps referees make precise calls by tracking players and the ball.

apnews.com

 

[Dadof2Vols]

SEC already has that. The league tells officials who is to win and they go out and act like robots making calls without watching the game. IE..they are in a robotic state.


It really isn’t that hard actually it is just money for the technology and the time to perfect. The amount of dollars required to buy the number of cameras needed and the computer power to do it at so many arenas/stadiums is the challenge.

 

[northknoxvol]

The NBA is still a thing?

 

[casual-observer]

I put this in the football forum because it was suggested in the thread about SEC officials the League might look at Robots. Apparently the NBA already has. Dont know if it would be feasible on the much larger football pllaying surface.

It's called automated officiating. The NBA is utilizing it to get even more calls right

The NBA is using "automated officiating" to enhance game accuracy. This technology, which includes cameras and sensors, helps referees make precise calls by tracking players and the ball.

apnews.com

NFL is also using Sony Hawk-Eye to measure first downs.

 

[kckempf]

The NBA is still a thing?

Considering the least valuable team in the NBA (The Grizzlies) is worth the Reds, the A's, and the Marlins combined, sure.

 

[RDU VOL#14]

I bet the AI on those things is incredible for picking parlays…

 

[Jackcrevol]

What is an NBA?

 

[malinoisvol]

I'm amazed that they haven't put RFID chips in the footballs and a sensor grid under the grass yet.

 

[TNHopeful505]

This is what I've been saying. If the MLB can use robotic umpiring, at the very least, football can put chips in each end of the football and be able to say precisely if something was a touchdown or first down or not. Auburn supports this lol

 

[Tman44]

This should keep the refs from throwing games

 

[NATHAN05]

Bet ya Vegas will be the biggest donor to this technology. Their philanthropy will be unmatched.

 

[dobre_shunka]

I'm amazed that they haven't put RFID chips in the footballs and a sensor grid under the grass yet.

NFL testing state-of-the-art technology to help spot football, but when could it be implemented?

Currently under development to take over spotting of the ball

 

[northknoxvol]

NFL testing state-of-the-art technology to help spot football, but when could it be implemented?

Currently under development to take over spotting of the ball

do they have to put a chip in the whistles to know when it was blown

 

[44DivePlay]

Considering the least valuable team in the NBA (The Grizzlies) is worth the Reds, the A's, and the Marlins combined, sure.

Pure question of curiosity. Is that player salary, team value, or franchise purchase value? Been a Reds fan since childhood and they are historically cheap

 

[Mccage]

Back in the day an ole fashion ass whupping worked.

 

[kckempf]

Pure question of curiosity. Is that player salary, team value, or franchise purchase value? Been a Reds fan since childhood and they are historically cheap

I meant the franchise value. Honestly the Grizzlies might be a bit less than those combined -- it's all theoretical until one is sold.

Forbes 2025 valuation of the Cincinnati Reds: $1.325 billion
Forbes 2025 valuation of the Memphis Grizzlies: $3 billion

Forbes 2025 player expenses for Cincinnati Reds: $161 million
Forbes 2025 player expenses for Memphis Grizzlies: $169 million

Forbes 2025 operating income for the Cincinnati Reds: $29 million
Forbes 2025 operating income for the Memphis Grizzlies: $44 million

The NBA franchise values were calculated in October of 2024 and the MLB ones in March of 2025, which might actually have some relevance.

Also owners can have a certain degree of negative operating income and still do fine, since the team valuations are rising quickly enough to offset losses if they have enough liquidity.

 

[IndianaVol]

MLB moving to auto-umps for strikes and balls in 2026.
Each team has 2 challenges per game.
Opens the door for more tech into the game.

MLB approves robot umps in 2026 for challenges

MLB's 11-man competition committee on Tuesday approved use of the automated ball-strike challenge system in the major leagues in 2026.

www.espn.com

 

[Batman1948]

I put this in the football forum because it was suggested in the thread about SEC officials the League might look at Robots. Apparently the NBA already has. Dont know if it would be feasible on the much larger football pllaying surface.

It's called automated officiating. The NBA is utilizing it to get even more calls right

The NBA is using "automated officiating" to enhance game accuracy. This technology, which includes cameras and sensors, helps referees make precise calls by tracking players and the ball.

apnews.com

The SEC already has the perfect system in place----instant replay. The problem with instant replay is that idiots are deciding the play and they're stupid. Maybe they could use the robots for instant replay----that may work

 

[BigOrangeTrain]

And people will complaining about it

 

[Doctrippin]

Considering the least valuable team in the NBA (The Grizzlies) is worth the Reds, the A's, and the Marlins combined, sure.

Maybe it's one big money laundering scam, but they just don't have the viewers to justify those numbers

 

[kckempf]

Maybe it's one big money laundering scam, but they just don't have the viewers to justify those numbers

You've presented so much evidence that it's incredibly hard to refute your assertion.

 

[chuckiepoo]

Back in the day an ole fashion ass whupping worked.

Waffle House rec!

 

[chuckiepoo]

 

[chuckiepoo]

MLB moving to auto-umps for strikes and balls in 2026.
Each team has 2 challenges per game.
Opens the door for more tech into the game.

MLB approves robot umps in 2026 for challenges

MLB's 11-man competition committee on Tuesday approved use of the automated ball-strike challenge system in the major leagues in 2026.

www.espn.com

Dipping toe in pool. They aint got a hair on their ass…

 

[Illinoisvolfan2]

Not a bad idea. Refereeing in NBA games appears to be totally random to me. And I cannot stand the NBA