Google's DeepMind Table Tennis Robot

SOURCE www.the-sun.com
Google's DeepMind has created a robot that can play table tennis at an amateur level, beating beginner and amateur human players. The robot uses AI to continuously improve its tactics and has the potential to be a practice partner for humans.

Key Points

  • The robot uses AI and motion capture technology to track the ball and opponents' movements.
  • It continuously improves its tactics by feeding match data into simulations.
  • Onlookers have called for a robot Olympics where top humanoid robots can compete.

Pros

  • The robot can beat beginner and amateur human players at table tennis.
  • It has the potential to be a helpful practice partner for players looking to improve.

Cons

  • The robot still cannot challenge a professional player in table tennis.