SMRTR TechMay 8, 2025Interesting Engineering

MIT develops table tennis robot with 42 mph shot speed and 88% accuracy

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MIT engineers developed a robotic arm capable of playing table tennis with an 88% success rate across different shot types. The robot uses high-speed cameras and advanced control systems to predict ball trajectories and strike accurately at speeds up to 42 mph. This technology could have broader applications in robotics for tasks requiring fast, precise object interception.

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