A team of researchers, led by Matthew Gombolay, assistant professor in the School of Interactive Computing at Georgia Tech and director of the CORE Robotics Lab, is using table tennis to explore human-robot dynamics and trust in high-paced environments. The project focuses on how humans perceive and collaborate with robots, particularly when robots explain their…
CHICAGO, Aug. 8, 2024 — Wilson Sporting Goods Co. today announces the launch of the RF Collection, a revolutionary tennis equipment line inspired, designed and developed in partnership with Roger Federer. The collection is rooted in legacy, driven by performance and innovated for the future, representing Federer’s profound impact on the sport and his unwavering…
One of the most effective tools any coach can use is video analysis of athletes in action. While it’s easy to film athletes and show them the footage, video analysis apps take this process to the next level, allowing for a deeper understanding and breakdown of performance. If you’re already using an app or just…
Maria Sharapova may have hung up her tennis racket in February, but her fitness career is far from over. The 33-year-old former tennis pro served as a guest shark in a March episode of “Shark Tank” and invested $900,000 with Mark Cuban in Bala Bangles, the popular weighted wrist and ankle bands that easily pass…
Before a Division I tennis scholarship, a back injury, and a two-decade career on Wall Street, John Davey’s love for tennis was forged against a wall. Growing up in Detroit without the means for tennis lessons, Davey spent hours hitting tennis balls against the back wall of a bank parking lot, building the skills that…