Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Annabel Bate

AI-powered robot successfully outplays professional table tennis opponents

Tennis
  • An AI-powered robot named Ace, developed by Sony AI, has successfully outplayed elite table tennis players.
  • The robot won three out of five matches against professional opponents, losing only two games.
  • Footage from a research paper published on 22 April showed Ace demonstrating expert skills, including rapid backspin shots and catching balls on the net.
  • This victory is being hailed as a significant milestone for robotics, showcasing the advanced capabilities of the technology.
  • The achievement represents one of the most challenging tests to date for autonomous robots in competitive sports.

IN FULL

Watch: Robot beats elite table tennis players at their own game

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
8 Games With the Best Character Customization Systems You Can Play in 2026
Games with deep character customization systems in 2026 featuring Baldur's Gate 3, Cyberpunk 2077, and RPG character creator tools with rich avatar builders.
Player One
Player One
'Monster' D4vd Controversy Sparks Debate Over Alleged Manga Influences and Story Similarities in Girlfriend Death Narrative
Social media users spark debate over alleged manga similarities in D4vd's Monster, with fans comparing story themes and questioning influence claims.
International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
GRWM: Kids’ cosmetics brands vie to ‘catch them young’
The 'get ready with me' trend has propelled children into the beauty industry, with 'kidfluencers' driving early engagement with cosmetics. While brands emphasize play, experts warn of potential social conditioning and the shift from experimentation to routine, raising concerns about self-image and external validation for young audiences.
The Economic Times
The Economic Times
‘Very demure, very mindful’: how Jools Lebron went viral – and her life fell apart
In 2024, when she filmed a quick video in her car on a work break, she thought nothing of it. But in days she had become a meme. What followed was excitement, opportunity and a crushing pressure ...
The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
What is Trisha Paytas and James Charles feud? YouTuber faces backlash after Spirit Airlines rant controversy
Trisha Paytas publicly criticized James Charles after his deleted TikTok rant about a former Spirit Airlines employee asking for GoFundMe help. Their latest clash has brought attention back to their years-long feud, including past accusations, online fights, and harsh public statements that once again sparked strong reactions across social media…
The Times of India
The Times of India
10 Items That Actually Belong in a Storage Unit
Not everything should go into storage, but these items tend to hold up well, save space at home and make the cost worth it.
Kiplinger
Kiplinger
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.
Download on the AppStore Get it on Google Play