"For the first time, a humanoid robot can sustain high-dynamic, long-horizon tennis rallies with millisecond-level reactions, precise ball striking, and natural whole-body motion. This marks a leap from mechanical motion imitation to intelligent, decision-driven athletic interaction."
"A video the company posted to social media shows the white robot holding up what appears to be an unmodified tennis racket, which it uses to easily return the ball by shuffling across the court."
Humanoid robotics have advanced significantly, with applications ranging from manufacturing to entertainment and military use. Chinese AI robotics company Galbot has achieved a notable breakthrough by programming a Unitree G1 humanoid robot to play tennis effectively. The robot uses an unmodified tennis racket and demonstrates high-dynamic movement, shuffling across the court to return balls with precision. Galbot's LATENT algorithm enables real-time whole-body planning and control, allowing the robot to sustain extended rallies with millisecond-level reaction times and natural motion. The company claims this represents a transition from mechanical imitation to intelligent, decision-driven athletic interaction, though the robot currently plays against human engineers rather than professional athletes.
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