(Zhejiang University) Humanoid robots that play ping pong using sophisticated technology may one day improve the ability of robots to perform helpful chores around the house before goofing off in the basement. The twin 5 foot, 3 inch, 121 pound robots have 30 individually-powered joints, giving them an impressive range of motion.
Pingpong Playing Robots Debut in China
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OCTOBER 18, 2011
Xinhua News Agency

The skills of China's table tennis players are virtually unmatched. However, they may soon face competition in the form of two humanoid robots that have been programmed to serve, return and score.
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