Meet 'Champak': Viral Robot Dog that won the hearts of IPL and redefines broadcast innovation | Cricket News

New DELHI: Every season, the Indian Premier League (IPL) is trying to bring new features and directions to cover one of the largest sports leagues in the world and the largest cricket league. This year, the robot dog has become Cynosy of all eyes.After a mass resource effort called 'Champak', which resulted in a lawsuit at the Supreme Court of Delhi, on April 13, the Delhi Capitals and Mumbai Indians were released during the match between Arun Jaitley Stadium.Go beyond the border with our Youtube channel. Subscribe now!Curious looking device, WTVisionA global leader in broadcasting technology in partnership with the technical partner Omnicam And in India, the Cricket Control Board (BCCI).A microphone, a loudspeaker, a built-in sound recognition module and sound-efficiency function, four-legged robot-shaped robot, like a dog, interacts with players, referees and audience during matches. The scope of the interactions, handshake, jumps, heart gestures, and even Rajasthan Royals coach Rahul Dravid extends.The purpose behind the robot dog is WTVision Solutions PVT. Ltd.Ahluwalia, “We didn't come, okay, we want to make a dog. We were looking for something that is not a technology -oriented thing and something that is not completely cricket and will work in this installation,” Ahluwalia says.“When we met, we saw a few things and we came together a lot of things and we've held this product. And the moment we saw it, we saw the potential around. Everyone looked happy around because when you last saw a dry and technology -based robot, it comes to you and moves around you and moves around you.It has been six months in the construction of the product and it was held under the windings as interviews with BCCI and publishers. During this process, they determined the need for a camera placement to provide a 'dog' perspective.Ahluwalia, “difficulty was a very meticulous platform and the camera footage would be very unstable and shaky. So we had to get a gimbal that could withstand it. And not only to be based on it, it should be very small, almost miniaturized,” Ahluwalia explains.

IPL's robot dog was called Champak by fans. (PTI)

“And because it was remotely controlled, we had to make a RF (radio frequency) -based video transmitter. And to explain technical difficulties, it had to be too small.Hiccups do not end here. Only a robot means that it should be removed after each use on an IPL night and then travels to the next place. In arrival, the magic is brought together at one and a half in one and a half before it can start again.

Logistics difficulties in traveling with hardware continue. With the limitation of battery capacity on flights, a special team must be required to work together for the eight -week tournament.His first gaze on social media created plenty of noise. He viewed 95,000 times with 255 repost in X. He received 576,000 likes on Instagram. He surprised the answer team.“We knew it would have a role. We knew the players would interact with him. We knew we were going to shoot well.”Ahluwalia, “We knew there would be some traction on this issue. But when they started to make the whole piece together and promotions, then we noticed, 'Oh, this may go in this direction. And after that there was a forest fire.” Ahluwalia says.Starting as an experimental concept to improve the audience experience with a constantly developing IPL, it has become a viral mascot like fascinating players, fans and millions of viewers.