Sony AI robot beats players as humanoid robot wins Beijing race

Sony AI's table tennis robot, Ace, has successfully competed against professional players, winning three out of five matches in trials conducted in April 2025. This achievement highlights its capability to perform in competitive sports environments. The robot employs high-speed perception systems and AI-driven control to execute shots accurately under match conditions. Its architecture features nine synchronized cameras and three vision systems, enabling it to process visual data at speeds that exceed human perception.