A paddle-wielding robot is so adept at playing table tennis that it is posing a tough challenge to elite human players and sometimes defeating them, according to a new study in the journal Nature that shows how advances in artificial intelligence are making robots more agile.

Toyota debuted CUE7, an AI-powered humanoid robot that learned to shoot free throws through trial and error, in front of 8,400 fans at Toyota Arena Tokyo.

Ace, a ping-pong-playing robot, is the first to beat elite human players in a competitive sport, according to Sony AI. It's a big milestone for robotics that could extend beyond sports. NBC News' Emilie Ikeda reports.

Sony’s AI robot Ace defeated top table tennis players in a milestone that could reshape the future of robotics and sports tech.

Elon Musk says Tesla’s Optimus robot could launch next year, with production starting in 2026 and a major scale-up planned by 2027.

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