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- 1MLB's Automated Ball-Strike System Named a Top Invention of 2026▼Major League Baseball Automated Ball-Strike Challenge System: The Best Inventions of 2026
Major League Baseball's automated ball-strike challenge system has been named among the Best Inventions of 2026. The technology allows pitchers, catchers and batters to challenge umpires' ball and strike calls, with a computer system making the final ruling. Its recognition highlights baseball's move toward technology-assisted officiating after years of debate over the accuracy of human strike zones.
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A new two-armed robot has been demonstrated throwing, catching, and hitting with baseball-level skill, a showcase of rapid robotic coordination and dexterity. Reports from gadget and technology outlets are highlighting the demonstration as a striking example of how far robotics has advanced, particularly in tasks demanding split-second timing and precise two-hand coordination.
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A strike three call in Major League Baseball was overturned by the automated ball-strike system, known as ABS, which reviews umpire calls on pitches. The reversal is drawing attention as MLB continues testing and expanding the challenge system, highlighting how technology is changing close calls at home plate and fueling debate among players, managers and fans.
- 4Robot mowers told to stop wasting electricity●RE: https:// social.heise.de/@heiseonline/1 17431925681814045 Nein, nicht # Baseball , ihr Stromfresser. Jetzt ist Schlu
German IT security official Ulrich Kelber has joined a discussion by Heise calling for an end to power-hungry robot lawn mowers, joking that they should stop rather than play baseball with the devices. The exchange is part of a broader debate in Germany about the energy consumption of robotic lawnmowers and their impact on the grid.
- 5Why the count may change what baseball umpires see▼Ball or strike? Why the count may change what a baseball umpire sees
New research suggests baseball umpires' ball and strike calls may be influenced by the count itself, meaning the same pitch could be judged differently depending on the game situation. The findings feed an ongoing debate about umpire accuracy and growing calls for automated strike-zone technology in Major League Baseball.
- 6Two-armed robot throws and catches balls like a baseball champ▼Watch: Two-armed robot throws, catches, and hits balls like a baseball champ
A humanoid robot with two arms has been shown throwing, catching and hitting balls with the coordination of a skilled baseball player. The demonstration highlights rapid progress in robotic dexterity, real-time perception and full-body motion control. Observers are impressed by the machine's timing and balance, saying such athletic ability could pave the way for robots handling dynamic tasks in homes, factories and beyond.
- 7Two-armed baseball robot throws, catches and hits like a human●Two-armed baseball robot throws, catches, and hits balls like a human Researchers succeeded in designing robot arms with
Researchers have unveiled a two-armed robot capable of playing baseball, throwing, catching and hitting balls with human-like motion. The team achieved this by designing robot arms with compliant joints, making them more agile and allowing more natural, flexible movement than conventional rigid robots. The breakthrough is drawing attention as a showcase of how soft, compliant robotics could extend machines' abilities into fast, dynamic sports and other human-like physical tasks.
- 8Athena robot shows off baseball skills in demo●Athena robot fluidly throws, catches and hits balls in baseball demo
The humanoid robot Athena has been shown throwing, catching and hitting balls in a baseball demonstration, displaying unusually fluid, human-like motion for a machine. The footage highlights progress in robotic coordination, balance and real-time reaction, areas that have long been difficult for robots. Observers see it as another sign of how quickly embodied robotics is advancing.