SMRTR Science & EngineeringSep 9, 2025Interesting Engineering

Video: UC Berkeley humanoid robot plays table tennis with human-like agility

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UC Berkeley's humanoid robot HITTER showcases impressive table tennis abilities, maintaining long rallies with humans. Its dual-system design combines a high-level planner using external cameras and a low-level calculator for coordinated movements. Trained on human motion data through model-based planning and reinforcement learning, HITTER reacts swiftly to fast-moving balls with natural movements. This advancement signifies progress toward more adaptable, human-like robotic interactions.

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