A robot is beating human pros at table tennis. Its maker calls it a milestone for machines
A robot developed by Sony has beaten human professionals at table tennis, demonstrating advancements in artificial intelligence. The robot, called Ace, uses reinforcement learning to play the sport and has been deemed a milestone in AI and robotics research.
A robot developed by Sony has achieved expert-level play in table tennis, defeating human professionals in the process. The robot, called Ace, uses a method known as reinforcement learning to play the sport. Sony built an Olympic-sized table tennis court at its Tokyo headquarters to test the robot against skilled athletes. Ace has eight joints that enable it to position its racket and respond to opponents' moves. The technology has potential applications in manufacturing and other industries. The robot's ability to interact and compete with humans at high speeds is a significant challenge, but Sony researchers aimed to create a level playing field by making the robot's performance comparable to a skilled athlete.
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