[Steffan] was standing behind the table hitting the ball — they just erased him and animated in a robot. As for the off-putting “servo” noises? They were actually made by turning a ...

As per the research, "humans played three games against the robot following standard table tennis rules with some modifications because the robot is physically unable to serve the ball.

Forpheus said, “It appears that you are an experienced table tennis player.” That drew laughter from the audience. The robot said faster balls would be returned and the pace quickened ...