The purpose of the looking at the future...is to disturb the present!

Gaston Berger (1896-1960), francuski futurolog

Ace can read the trajectory of a ball, adjust the racket angle, and respond with strokes that keep the exchange alive with real players.

Link :
https://www.wired.com/story/ace-the-robot-wants-to-become-the-world-table-tennis-champion/