Guinness World Records ping pong playing robot, known as FORPHEUS, has been named the world's "first robot table tennis tutor" by Omron Corporation's. The device features numerous cameras and motion sensors which allow it to monitor the position of the ball 80 times per second. It uses machine learning algorithms to play the game and can project images of where a returned ball will land so that human opponents can sharpen their skills. FORPHEUS also shows players supportive messages via an LED screen on the table's net.
Omron Corporation's ping pong playing robot, known as FORPHEUS, has been named the world's "first robot table tennis tutor" by Guinness World Records. The device features numerous cameras and motion sensors which allow it to monitor the position of the ball 80 times per second. It uses machine learning algorithms to play the game and can project images of where a returned ball will land so that human opponents can sharpen their skills. FORPHEUS also shows players supportive messages via an LED screen on the table's net.