Google DeepMind's AI Robot Achieves Amateur Human-Level Table Tennis Performance with 45% Win Rate Against 29 Opponents

Aug 8, 2024, 05:09 PM

Google DeepMind has unveiled a new AI-powered robot capable of playing table tennis at an amateur human level. The robot demonstrated its skills by winning 100% of matches against beginners and 55% against intermediate players. It competed against 29 human opponents across four skill levels, achieving a 45% win rate overall. The robot adapts to various opponents by tracking their behaviors and playing styles, showcasing its ability to learn complex real-world tasks. This development marks a significant step towards achieving human-level performance in robotics, highlighting the potential for AI in sports training and human-robot interaction.