A multi-modal table tennis robot system

Table tennis is a fast-paced and exhilarating sport that demands agility, precision, and lightning-fast reflexes. It is a sport enjoyed by millions of enthusiasts worldwide, ranging from casual players to professional athletes. In recent years, the fusion of technology and sports has led to the development of various training aids and innovations aimed at enhancing the skills of players and fostering their competitive edge. Among these technological advancements, table tennis robots have also emerged. While not yet able to compete with professional players, table tennis robots are an interesting research environment to bring perception and control algorithms towards their limits. Thus, it is not surprising, that more and more research groups use table tennis robots as a test bed for their algorithms [1][2][3][4].