New AI feature automatically reads bibs and plate numbers to streamline race photo delivery
Austin, Texas — March 18, 2026 — WaldoPro, the AI-powered workflow platform for volume photographers, today announced the release of Bib and Plate Number Recognition, a new feature that automatically identifies runner bib numbers and plate numbers for motocross. The technology enables photographers covering running races, cycling events, triathlons, and motorcycle racing to instantly organize, match, and deliver photos to participants with dramatically less manual work.
Race photography presents a unique operational challenge: thousands of athletes moving quickly through the frame, generating tens of thousands of images that must be sorted and delivered quickly. Traditionally, photographers rely on manual tagging or post-event search portals where participants attempt to locate their photos.
WaldoPro’s new AI recognition system automates this process.
In addition to Waldo’s core facial recognition, by detecting numbers on bibs and plates, WaldoPro can now automatically find and deliver more photos to competitors, within seconds of being uploaded. Once identified, participants who have pre-purchased their photos receive the photos they’re found in instantly via SMS or email, and those who have elected to preview receive copyright-protected proofs featuring Waldo’s Faceblocker copyright protection.
“Race photography is one of the highest-volume and most time-sensitive forms of event photography,” said Rodney Rice, CEO of Waldo Photos. “Photographers shouldn’t have to spend hours manually tagging photos based on bibs or number plates after an event. With WaldoPro’s enhanced AI recognizing bibs and number plates, race photographers can focus on capturing great images while Waldo handles the sorting, delivery, and sales via our mobile-optimized web app.”
Key Capabilities
Bib Recognition for Track & Field, Marathons, Triathlons & Other Running Races
Automatically detects and reads runner bib numbers across thousands of race images.
Bike and Motorcycle Number Plate Recognition
Identifies plate numbers on bikes and motorcycles, enabling photographers to automatically organize photos from cycling races and motocross.
Flexible Athlete Onboarding
Photographers can upload rosters pre-event, gather athlete data via Waldo’s selfie station on race day, or distribute a QR code for easy onboarding during and after the event.
Automated Photo Delivery
Participants can receive their photos instantly via SMS or email—often while the event is still underway—maximizing engagement and sales.
Fully Integrated with WaldoPro Workflow
Bib and race number recognition works seamlessly with WaldoPro’s existing AI tools, including face recognition, FaceBlocker copyright protection, automated marketing sequences, and an elegant mobile-responsive web-app for viewing and purchasing.
Availability
Bib and Number Plate Recognition is available now for all WaldoPro photographers covering all types of races and track and field events.
For more information or to request a demo, visit waldo.pro.
About WaldoPro
WaldoPro is at the forefront of AI-driven solutions for the volume photography industry, offering a comprehensive suite of tools that streamline operations, marketing, and sales for volume photographers. With the industry’s most state-of-the-art facial, numbered jersey, bib, and plate number recognition technology, patented FaceBlocker copyright protection, automated custom print configurator, and SMS and email remarketing platform, MarketMax, WaldoPro is dedicated to helping photographers grow their sales and reduce their labor.
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