Races in the next Olympics could look a little crowded on television if
Israeli researchers get their way. As well as human athletes, Orad Hi-Tec
Systems wants to show animated virtual athletes too (EP 1128668). Virtual
competitors superimposed on the real race could be programmed to run, swim or
ski as fast as the current record-holder in the event. This would help viewers
to gauge how close athletes are to setting a new record—or how far behind
they are.
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