The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season has been full of surprises, but one of the most delightful additions has been the introduction of the “Robo dog,” a cutting-edge piece of technology that captured the hearts of fans and players alike. During the high-octane clash between Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) on April 14, 2025, at Ekana Stadium in Lucknow, cricket legend MS Dhoni was spotted interacting with this robotic marvel in a moment that quic༺kly went viral. But what exactly is this Robo dog, and why did it become the talk of the town? Let’s dive into the details of this innovative tech and Dhon﷽i’s heartwarming interaction with it.
What is the Robo dog?
The Robo dog is a quadruped robotic machine introduced as part of the IPL 2025 broadcast innovations. Designed to resemble a dog in both movement and behavior, this AI-powered device was created to engage fans, offer unique stadium experiences, and provide on-ground support for tasks like camera coverage, equipment carrying, and fan interaction. Equipped with sensors, cameras, and advanced movement technology, the Robo dog moves seamlessly across the field and reacts to its surroundings in real🔴 time.
Although primarily used for promotionalꩵ and technological demonstration purposes, the Robo dog has become a crowd-favorite attraction across IPL venues. It reflects the league’s growing inclination toward blending sports with futuristic tech, creating memorable fan experiences both on and off the field.
MS Dhoni’s playful moment with the Robo dog
Cricket fans were inꦍ for a surprise when Dhoni was seen having a light-hearted interaction with the Robo dog—not once, but twice—on the same day.
Firstly, Dhoni was seen approaching the Robo dog curiously ahead of the LSG vs CSK game. Dressed in his CSK kit and all smiles, the former India captain crouched down to inspect the robotic pet closely. ꦑWith his signature calm and mischievous demeanor, Dhoni gently lifted the robo dog and placed it on its side, bringing its movements to a pause.
Here is the video:
Today in the pre match , a cute instance of MS Dhoni was captured where🅘 he was seen playing with a robotic dog , this side of Mahi is which fascinates us towards him 🤌❤️ 👑
— Mahi singh (@Singhmahi_999)
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Then again after the end of the match as players were walking back to the pavilion, Dhoni w༒as spotted with the Robo dog. He was captured picking the Robo dog up and gently placing it beyond the boundary ropes, almost as if ensuring the little robot was safe and out of harm’s way. The moment further cemented Dhoni’s reputation for finding joy in the simplest of things—and sharing it with millions.
🤣😂🤣 Dhoni grabs the robo dog cam on the pitch! 🐶📸 dhoni Thinks, 'Chasing me from Greece when I enter to play ? Time for a Thala selfie!' 😆 🤣😂
— தமிழ் (@Thamizhway)
