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In the beautiful game of football, the passion and enthusiasm of fans often transcend the boundaries of the pitch, leading to heated moments that can even set stadiums ablaze. While goal-line technology has made significant strides in improving decision-making, the human element in refereeing remains a source of contention, with even the most experienced officials prone to the occasional misstep.
Enter Seungmin Ha, a designer who envisions a solution that could revolutionize the amateur game: the “Referee,” a portable drone football referee. This two-part system, comprising a drone with rotors and an HD camera, promises to take to the skies and track the players and the ball, sounding a whistle when a foul occurs.
The Referee’s design, modeled after a training cone, adds a touch of intrigue to the concept. Packed in a dedicated trolley bag, the device can be easily transported to the field, allowing for seamless setup and operation, even during night games when hobby footballers often find time to play.
To keep the control simple and the design more engaging, the Referee is designed to be controlled via a smartphone app. Through the app, users can customize the device’s color to match their team’s colors and even replay the foul scene to ensure that close decisions are dealt with fairly.
While the Referee may seem like a gimmick at the moment, its potential for evolution is intriguing. Could this aerial arbiter one day make its way to the hallowed grounds of the Premier League, revolutionizing the way the game is officiated at the highest level? Only time will tell, but Seungmin Ha’s innovative approach to refereeing could be the first step towards a future where the human element in decision-making is augmented by the precision and impartiality of technology.
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