Hilariously out of sync cheerleading robots dazzle during baseball game in Japan

Let's dance?
By Emmett Smith  on 
Hilariously out of sync cheerleading robots dazzle during baseball game in Japan
Watch Next

Running, jumping, and flying: welcome to the future of robotics.


The Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks filled their seats with robots in place of humans.

SoftBank’s ‘Pepper’ and Boston Dynamics’ ‘Spot’ performed a collaborative cheer during the game. While other sports have tried cardboard cutout crowds, the Hawks decided they'd go where few others have dared.

Topics Innovations


More from Strictly Robots
Lego built a fully functioning Ducati motorcycle using 15,000 blocks
Lego built a fully functioning Ducati motorcycle using 15,000 blocks


Incredibly malleable robot arm snakes towards a future of very versatile technology
Incredibly malleable robot arm snakes towards a future of very versatile technology

Brick by brick, this autonomous robot is transforming construction
A split screen shows a half-constructed brick wall  (left) and one of the automated construction robots (right). Caption reads "Robo builders"

ADAM is the barista robot ready to serve you a drink
ADAM the robot barista at CES 2024

Latest Videos




Stephen Colbert breaks down day 3 of Trump’s trial
A man in a suit on stage stands close to the camera, staring at it.


M. Night Shyamalan's 'Trap' trailer has Josh Hartnett as a doting dad with a killer twist
A screenshot from the "Trap" trailer.

Richard Linklater's 'Hit Man' trailer teases a fake assassin falling for one of his clients
Hitman thumbnail



The biggest stories of the day delivered to your inbox.
This newsletter may contain advertising, deals, or affiliate links. Subscribing to a newsletter indicates your consent to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. You may unsubscribe from the newsletters at any time.
Thanks for signing up. See you at your inbox!