Table tennis robot that can beat professionals, 'pursuing limits' results in 20 millisecond reaction speed
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Sony's table tennis robot beat a professional player—. In April 2026, the table tennis robot system 'Ace,' which graced the cover of the scientific journal 'Nature,' caused a stir as a good example of Physical AI. It was developed by Sony AI, part of Sony Group.
The table tennis robot system 'Ace,' developed by Sony AI, an organization within Sony Group focusing on AI research, beat a professional player. This system graced the cover of the scientific journal 'Nature' in April 2026.
'Ace' has caused a stir as a good example of Physical AI, and by 'pursuing limits,' it has achieved a reaction speed of 20 milliseconds.
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