Galbot Robots Complete 100 Consecutive Tennis Rallies Against a Former Champion
Galbot claims its machine sustained more than 100 autonomous rallies with no teleoperation, during a demonstration using a robot they have not publicly named. This took place at the World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing, where their robot allegedly played against former world number 15 Zheng Jie.
The company asserts that their robot achieved this without any human intervention and adapted to high-speed serves exceeding 100 kilometers per hour. The event showcased the robot's ability to track fast objects, plan responses, and adapt to an opponent in real time—a significant feat considered a better test than sprint records.
However, there are concerns about the transparency of Galbot's claims. The rally count, world record framing, and no-teleoperation assertion all come directly from their press release, with no independent verification. The specific robot involved remains unnamed, and it differs from their commercially available model, the G1, which lacks legs for falling and getting back up.
The larger question is whether Galbot's technology can truly replicate the complex movements required for a year-round pharmacy shelf restocker, which is what they specialize in. The company has secured $800 million with a $3 billion valuation and partners with major players like Bosch, CATL, Toyota, and Hyundai.