Don't have anyone to play pingpong with? No problem with this creepy competitive robot

If you’ve ever found yourself without a partner for a game of pingpong, you might be excited to hear that technology has come to the rescue. Imagine having a robot that can rally with you, challenge your skills and help you improve your game — all without needing a human opponent.

This is no longer a pipe dream. Thanks to advancements in robotics, it’s becoming a reality. 

Google’s DeepMind Robotics team has developed a table tennis robot that not only competes but also learns and adapts...