UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. – The Penn State football program is joining forces with Monarc to bring the Seeker to Happy Valley to help maximize on-field training throughout the year.
The Seeker, developed and produced by Monarc, is the world's first robotic quarterback. With endless game-like passes, punts and kicks, it generates unlimited practice opportunities and enables players to get the reps they need on offense, defense and special teams.
"The technology used by Monarc is incredible and provides us with another valuable resource in our training," said Kevin Threlkel Assistant AD, Football Chief of Staff. "Our players love The Seeker because it provides realistic reps in all three phases of the game, but especially in its pinpoint accuracy during special teams drill work. The Seeker has already proven to be a terrific addition to our program. The continuous feed makes it easy for our players to work on their game, even on their own."
Created to satisfy player's demands for high-volume reps, the Seeker is the world's first technology that allows footballs to be thrown to receivers without the help of someone continually feeding the machine. In addition, the machine possesses the capability to track athletes' positions on the field to throw the ball at a specific speed, at a specific location on the field and at a specific position on the player's body.
The speed is adjustable but can reach as high as 75 mph for punt and kickoff work.
The Seeker has a user-friendly touchscreen interface along with a six-ball magazine that allows you to throw, punt or kick up to six balls in twelve seconds with pinpoint accuracy, eliminating wasted reps while drastically increasing practice efficiency.