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Robin started his academic career in 1986 at the University of Cape in the area of Communications Engineering. He had previously spent 10 years in industry, mostly with Philips and Plessey, where he worked on the design of precision electronic distance measuring equipment. During this period, he also lived and worked in Israel, and was a student in the UK.
A Hawk-Eye for detail: how accurate is electronic judging in sport?
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A Hawk-Eye for detail: how accurate is electronic judging in sport?

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Humans are fallible. Deciding who has won a tennis game or a sprint race can come down to a millimetre-accurate decision. So when an Olympic gold medal is on the line, it’s no wonder we turn to electronics to help us. But can we really rely on Hawk-Eye, or some other electronic gadget? Many sports … learn more→

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