{"id":384055,"date":"2026-01-02T19:15:09","date_gmt":"2026-01-02T19:15:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/384055\/"},"modified":"2026-01-02T19:15:09","modified_gmt":"2026-01-02T19:15:09","slug":"this-chinese-humanoid-robot-just-hit-perfect-strokes-in-a-live-tennis-match-against-a-human","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/384055\/","title":{"rendered":"This Chinese humanoid robot just hit \u2018perfect strokes\u2019 in a live tennis match against a human"},"content":{"rendered":"

Chinese humanoid robot Walker S2 has become a powerhouse on the court, smashing aces with perfect strokes in a live tennis match against a human.<\/p>\n

Hot off the back of the Battle of the Sexes in tennis, involving a grudge exhibition match between Nick Kyrgios and Aryna Sabalenka, a new challenger has approached.<\/p>\n

The Walker S2 humanoid<\/a> has entered Robo Nadal territory in a new video posted by its creator UBTECH.<\/p>\n

Taking to the court, the Chinese humanoid is performing serve returns that even Rafa would be proud of.<\/p>\n

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Chinese humanoid has mastered Tennis by performing perfect strokes <\/p>\n

The world of robotics has been seriously heating up throughout 2025, as evidenced by the wild improvement in the Tesla Optimus movements<\/a> showcased in December.<\/p>\n

But as some are still flexing their muscles<\/a>, others are cracking on learning new techniques and activities, such as UBTECH\u2019s Walker S2.<\/p>\n

This Chinese humanoid has become a master at tennis, dominating the court and performing perfect strokes against a human.<\/p>\n

Showcased on YouTube, the Walker S2 fired all kinds of shots, from backhands to lobs, in one of the finest displays of precision<\/a> the courts have seen.<\/p>\n

\"Chinese<\/a>UBTECH<\/p>\n

UBTECH has already rolled the Walker S2 into 500 homes and workplaces around China and has another 500 prototypes at the ready; this tennis-crazed robot is one of 1,000.<\/p>\n

\u201cVision is not just seeing. It\u2019s reading the future\u2019s trajectory. Precision is not just control. It\u2019s graceful balance through every impact. <\/p>\n

\u201cOn this New Year\u2019s Day, we open a new chapter with a human-robot tennis rally. Witness the powerful and precise strokes of Walker S2,\u201d the company said.<\/p>\n

They\u2019ve walked among us, now they play among us<\/p>\n

This isn\u2019t the first robot to take up sports and prove its worth as a valid athlete. <\/p>\n

While this Chinese humanoid still has some way to go before it goes racket-to-racket against Carlos Alcaraz, another of its compatriots has mastered the art of running and can marathon<\/a> with unlimited stamina \u2013 or until its battery dies.<\/p>\n

Another Chinese company has also showcased MLS-style skill with a five-a-side robot soccer team. Again, it\u2019s more of a Subeteo skill level, but with some WD40 to loosen the stiffness, it could improve remarkably quickly.<\/p>\n

However, it\u2019s clear to see that this tennis star is the best robot athlete we\u2019ve seen yet.<\/p>\n

\"Chinese<\/a>UBTECH<\/p>\n

So, put down the keys to the Dodge Challenger SRT Demon, Nick Kyrigos<\/a>, you\u2019ve got some training to do before your next superstar exhibition match.<\/p>\n

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