Shuttlecocks are unique among the various projectiles used in different sports due to their open conical shape. Sixteen overlapping feathers protrude from a rounded cork base that is usually covered ...

Researchers have trained a quadruped robot named ANYmal to play badminton rallies, to return shuttlecocks with surprising ...

A robot that can freely play badminton with people has emerged. It must be able to control its entire body freely and perform various perceptual functions integratively, which indicates a high ...

Researchers trained a quadruped robot named ANYmal to play rallies of up to ten shots. The dog-like machine weighs around 50 kilograms and usually stands half a metre tall.