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Sony's AI-driven ping-pong robot Ace uses eight joints and a nine-camera vision system to track ball spin and trajectory, and in 2025 beat some elite players while losing to pros; Reuters later reported it defeated pro players, signaling a milestone for robots competing in ITTF-rule table tennis.
Sony AI's Ace, a mobile eight‑jointed table‑tennis robot, used cameras and simulations to master spin and fast reflexes, winning three of five matches against elite players but losing the two against professionals, securing just one game in seven contests. The achievement, published in Nature, marks a milestone for robotics while highlighting ongoing engineering challenges.
Lin Yun-Ju ended a 798-day wait for a title by beating surprise finalist Jang Woojin 4-0 to win WTT Champions Doha 2026, claiming his fourth WTT Series singles trophy; the match scores were 11-7, 11-9, 11-9, 13-11, with Lin sealing victory after Jang saved a championship point in the final game.
Marty Supreme is a frenetic, darkly comedic film about a young table tennis star in 1952 navigating ambition, morality, and identity amidst a chaotic series of schemes and personal struggles, highlighting themes of obsession, geopolitics, and the pursuit of greatness.
Timothée Chalamet underwent extensive pingpong training for his role in 'Marty Supreme,' traveling with a table and practicing for years, with the help of professional coaches, to convincingly portray a table tennis player, demonstrating his dedication through rigorous practice and preparation.
The article explores the story of Marty Reisman, a legendary table tennis player and hustler, whose adventurous life and career inspired the film 'Marty Supreme' by Josh Safdie, highlighting his daring exploits, competitive spirit, and complex personality.
Timothée Chalamet underwent extensive table tennis training to prepare for his role in 'Marty Supreme,' aiming to perform at a high level and bring authenticity to the 1950s setting, with the help of expert coaches and a dedicated training regimen, which also highlights the sport's depth and potential for broader recognition.
Diego Schaaf and Wei Wang, a duo with extensive experience in table tennis consulting, helped Timothée Chalamet train for his role in 'Marty Supreme,' a film about a mid-century table tennis champion, by teaching him techniques, coordinating match scenes, and ensuring realistic gameplay, showcasing their unique niche expertise in Hollywood sports choreography.
Diego Schaaf, a Hollywood expert who has worked on productions like 'Forrest Gump' and 'Friends,' recently coached Timothée Chalamet in table tennis for the film 'Marty Supreme,' inspired by a childhood incident in Switzerland.
'Marty Supreme' is a chaotic, energetic film set in 1952 New York, featuring Timothée Chalamet as a swaggering ping pong hustler inspired by Marty Reisman, blending outrageous exploits, vibrant characters, and a vintage soundtrack to explore themes of ambition, ego, and self-made success.
Timothée Chalamet spent years secretly training in table tennis for his role in 'Marty Supreme,' a film directed by Josh Safdie that explores the story of an aspiring American table tennis champion set in 1952 New York, showcasing Chalamet's intense preparation and Safdie's grand cinematic vision.
MIT researchers developed a robotic table tennis system that predicts ball trajectories and adapts its swing in real time using a combination of perception modules and a custom control algorithm, achieving high accuracy and speed, with potential applications in complex object manipulation and search and rescue scenarios.
Dr. Antonio Barbera, a former obstetrician-gynecologist living with multiple sclerosis, has launched the NeuroPong program in Fort Collins, Colorado, prescribing ping pong as a treatment for neurodegenerative diseases such as dementia and Parkinson's. The program gathers regularly to play ping pong, collecting data to determine the treatment's effectiveness and has expanded to other cities and partnered with universities. Barbera's goal is to demonstrate the positive impact of the program and provide a supportive environment for those with neurodegenerative disorders.
Queen Camilla and French First Lady Brigitte Macron showcased their lack of table tennis skills during a friendly match on the second day of a state visit to France. The game, recorded by teenagers, revealed both women's need for practice. Despite their poor performance, the incident did not strain relations between the two countries, as they were seen laughing together during subsequent events.
Lily James discusses her role in the romantic comedy "What's Love Got to Do with It?" and how it was the perfect amount of normal before her transformation into Pamela Anderson for "Pam & Tommy." She talks about playing a documentary filmmaker who chronicles her childhood friend's arranged marriage, her own dating pitfalls, and her feelings for her friend. James also shares her love for table tennis and how she was proud to have a dialogue scene while playing in the winds of London.