"This research has shown that an autonomous robot can actually win in a highly technical sport like table tennis, which has long been considered a challenging test for robotics."
"Ace's ability to detect the rotation of the ball and make quick decisions with its agile robotic arm allowed it to successfully repel 75 percent of the balls during matches."
Ace, a robot developed by Sony AI researchers, aims to become the world champion of table tennis. It has faced high-level athletes and performed well in matches under official rules. This achievement marks a significant milestone in robotics, particularly in mastering complex physical games. Ace features a perception system for detecting ball rotation, an AI for real-time decision-making, and a high-speed robotic arm. In tests against amateur and professional players, Ace won three out of five matches against amateurs and one out of seven against professionals, demonstrating strong control over its gameplay.
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