Robot plays ping pong with Olympic champion, showing generalization skills
averagebear_003 · reddit · 2026-08-23
A video shows a robot playing ping pong with 2016 Olympic champion Ding Ning. Notable aspects include alternating forehand and backhand shots. Crucially, the robot handles minor variations in paddle orientation and grasp position in its hand, suggesting strong generalization capabilities to adapt to physical inconsistencies during play.
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