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A table tennis robot has outperformed elite players in recent evaluations. The robot, called Ace, marks a significant step toward artificial intelligence (AI) systems that can operate in fast, ...

A paddle-wielding robot is so adept at playing table tennis that it is posing a tough challenge to elite human players and sometimes defeating them, according to a new study in the journal Nature that ...

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A robot built by Sony has defeated elite human table tennis players in a breakthrough that researchers say could signal a new era for artificial intelligence and robotics in fast-paced physical tasks.

In feat hailed as milestone in robotics, Sony AI’s Ace wins three out of five matches played under official rules An AI-powered robot has beaten elite players at table tennis in a significant ...

An AI-powered robot has beaten expert table tennis players in a landmark machine-over-human triumph in a major competitive sport. The mechanical maestro, known as Ace, uses a network of cameras and ...

A robot has become so good at playing table tennis that at times it defeated elite human players, in what has been hailed as "a longstanding milestone for AI". The robotic arm, built by Japanese ...

Ace is the first robot that can match serves with some of the best pro players in the world, a new study shows. Reading time 3 minutes Watch out Marty Supreme, there’s a new contender for the throne ...

A table tennis robot built by Sony is seen in Tokyo, Dec. 2025. (Sony AI via AP) A paddle-wielding robot is so adept at playing table tennis that it is posing a tough challenge to elite human players ...

Few sports require a more finely honed combination of speed, perception and skill than table tennis. Watching a professional game is a jaw-dropping experience that shows how a player can, through ...