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Robotic Elephants Stir Tradition vs Welfare Debate | Tulsa News
In India, a mechanical engineer named Prasanth Prakashan is building life-size robotic elephants with flapping ears, swishing tails, and water-spraying trunks—yes, even though they can’t walk yet. His goal? To capture the majesty of elephants while sidestepping the dangers and ethical dilemmas of using real ones in temple rituals. Animal welfare advocates cheer the innovation, seeing it as a way to spare real elephants from exploitation and violence, while traditionalists argue robots can’t replace sacred, living beings central to centuries-old ceremonies. Some temples already welcome the…
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