Watch Google DeepMind robot ping-pong player take on humans

Watch Google DeepMind robot ping-pong player take on humans

Ping-pong seems to be the sport of choice when it comes to tech firms showcasing their robotic wares. Japanese firm Omron, for example, made headlines several years ago with its ping-pong robot that could comfortably sustain a rally with a human player, while showing off the firm’s sensor and control technology in the process. And … Read more

Singapore table tennis players Izaac Quek, Zeng Jian qualify for Paris 2024 Olympics

Singapore table tennis players Izaac Quek, Zeng Jian qualify for Paris 2024 Olympics

Meanwhile, Singapore’s No 1 female table tennis player Zeng Jian, 27, stormed to an early 3-0 lead against Vietnam’s Nguyen Khanh in the women’s singles final, winning 11-7, 11-6, 11-8, before dropping the fourth set 9-11. The fifth set saw a close battle between Khanh and Zeng, but the Singaporean held on to win 12-10. … Read more