Ace the Robot Shocks Table Tennis World
Ace, a ping-pong robot developed by Sony, has marked a significant achievement by competing with top human players in Tokyo. Meanwhile, satellite startup Univity secured $32 million in funding to expand operations. SpaceX warned investors about the potential non-viability of AI space data centers and space settlements.
In a groundbreaking development, Sony's AI division has introduced Ace, an autonomous ping-pong robot that has stunned the table tennis community by going head-to-head with top-tier human players in Tokyo. The project, which blends high-speed perception with AI control, signifies a major milestone in robotics.
Elsewhere in the tech sector, Univity, a budding satellite internet company, has gathered a substantial $32 million in funding. The startup, backed by the French government, plans to become Europe's largest satellite operator with a planned launch of thousands of satellites.
Moreover, SpaceX has notified investors about potential risks associated with its untested AI space data centers and lunar and Martian settlements. Internal filings suggest these ventures may lack commercial viability, contrasting CEO Elon Musk's ambitious public declarations.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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