A robot designed to play badminton was on display at this year's World Internet Conference Wuzhen Summit, where a visitor described it as a new "badminton partner" after meeting it at the Light of the Internet Expo.
World Internet Conference Wuzhen Summit · Light of the Internet Expo
A badminton-playing robot becomes a showcase "partner" at Wuzhen
A robot able to play badminton with a human was on display at the Light of the Internet Expo, where a visitor described it as a new badminton partner. It is a recreational example of robotics and embodied AI on show.
Why badminton is a practical test
Each step depends on the one before it, so a rally exercises the whole chain.
1. Perception
Spotting a fast-moving object
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2. Tracking
Following the shuttlecock precisely
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3. Reaction
Responding quickly to each shot
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4. Control
Coordinated movement to return the shot
What is confirmed
The robot can play badminton with a human.
It was shown at the Light of the Internet Expo, held alongside the Wuzhen Summit.
It was presented as an example of technology in a recreational setting.
What remains unconfirmed
Manufacturer and name
Physical design
How well it plays
Prototype or commercial product
Pricing, availability and future plans
Reading the demonstration
A showcase proves the robot can play, not how it performs over time.
Public demonstrations are typically limited in scope. Assessing the robot's technical capabilities will depend on further documentation from its developers or the event organizers.
Sustained play
Varied conditions
Developer documentation
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