AI-Powered Robot Masters Badminton: A Swiss Breakthrough in Robotics

A Swiss-led team has developed an AI-driven legged robot capable of playing badminton. The robot, showcased in a recent 7NEWS Australia report, demonstrates remarkable coordination and accuracy in its movements. Yun Tao Ma from ETH Zurich's Robotics Systems Lab explains that the robot was taught to coordinate all its actuators and onboard cameras to play against human players. "We've taught this robot to coordinate all its actuators as well as the onboard cameras to play badminton against human players." This achievement highlights the potential of AI in driving legged robots and paves the way for advancements in autonomous and intelligent systems, including applications in search and rescue and home services. The video's success underscores the growing interest in AI-powered robotics and its potential to transform various fields.