We have already seen how robots and drones are being used to train NFL players, table tennis pros, and other athletes. The Japanese Volleyball Association’s “block machine” is a robotic system that helps attackers improve their skills. It has 3 arms that move side to side in front of the net to block attacks. A coach can move the robot arms and program them for different drills.
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Volleyball robot
As New Scientist reports, these robots travel 3.7 meters per second, which is fast enough to challenge players. Coaches get a sophisticated interface to program the robots. Pretty clever, don’t you think?
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