Ping Pong Shooter Robot, Research out today showcases a robot that can match and even best elite human players. A robot is beating human pros at table tennis. Its maker calls it a milestone for machines The robot learned how to play the sport using the AI method known as reinforcement learning. An autonomous robot ping-pong player dubbed Ace has achieved a milestone for AI and robotics in Tokyo by competing against and sometimes defeating top-level human players at table . Its maker calls it a milestone for machinesBy MATT O'BRIENAP Technology WriterThe Associated PressA paddle-wielding robot is so adept at Watch out Marty Supreme, there’s a new contender for the throne of table tennis champ—and it’s not human. Sony AI's "Ace" robot won 3 of 5 matches against elite human table tennis players under full ITTF rules, reads a new Nature paper. NBC News 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 Table tennis is one of the most skill-intensive sports on the planet – and engineers have now built a robot capable of besting some of the world's top players. 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 that 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 Ace, a ping-pong-playing robot, is the first to beat elite human players in a competitive sport, according to Sony AI. Sony AI’s Ace robot can now compete with and sometimes beat elite table tennis players, a milestone for real-world robotics and fast physical AI. On the heels of an AI-powered humanoid robot setting the world record in the half-marathon, a study reveals that AI robots have defeated elite players in table tennis. Can a robot beat a pro athlete? Meet Ace, Sony AI’s robot athlete that tracks, reacts, and returns shots at 200Hz. A new robot developed by Sony can now take on top table tennis players, highlighting how quickly artificial intelligence is advancing into complex human skills. It's a big milestone for robotics that could extend beyond sports. Explore the landmark research bringing artificial intelligence out of the virtual world and onto the table tennis court. 0ukixvd1jfccvmmrkw1vbicjcbz0493agpup