Design and Manufacturing of an Intelligent Ping-Pong Robot (RoboPing)

Robotics and artificial intelligence (AI) are rapidly transforming many industries and aspects of our lives, and sport activities are no exception. Robots and AI are already being used in a variety of sports, including training and performance analysis. This paper introduces a new assistant ping-pong robot (RoboPing) that shoots ping-pong balls with different speeds and spins, besides using AI to analyze training sessions and providing useful insights into the game. RoboPing represents a significant advancement in mechanical design over previous versions, offering enhanced functionality. Being equipped with a precise vision system makes RoboPing more advanced compared to existing versions.