Robots replace child jockeys in UAE camel race - Yahoo! News

Robots replace child jockeys in UAE camel race - Yahoo! News: "ABU DHABI (Reuters) - Remote-controlled robot jockeys made their debut as camel riders in the United Arab Emirates Monday, competing in a trial race after the Gulf Arab state tightened a ban on child jockeys.

Robots weighing up to 15 kg (33 lb) were dressed in the clothes of human jockeys during the race held in the capital Abu Dhabi, which officials described as 'successful,' the WAM news agency reported."