ANYmal-D, the badminton-playing quadruped robot from ETH Zurich, combines artificial intelligence with whole-body coordination to rally with human players for up to 10 shots.

Handcrafting shuttlecocks from goose feathers requires patience, skill, and precision. Each feather is carefully selected, shaped, and assembled to ensure durability and perfect flight balance.

The badminton shuttle, or "birdie," consists of a weighted cork nose and a conical skirt of feathers. Thanks to its construction, when the shuttle moves, its lighter end will catch more air and ...

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From the fast-flying badminton birdie to the slower and heavier shot-put, we’ve shown you a wide range of speeds that will play a critical role in who wins a medal. Is the object fast enough to ...