Meet ESTHER, A Robot That Plays Wheelchair Tennis

We’ve talked a lot on the show about the many different skills robots are learning. Now we can tell you about Experimental Sport Tennis Wheelchair Robot, which is learning to play tennis. Plus: the startup GaeaStar is 3D printing disposable coffee cups made of clay. When you're finished, you can just toss it on the ground and it'll turn back into dirt. Tennis Robot Could Pave Way for Advancement in Fast-Movement Robotics (Georgia Tech) The Coffee Cups Made From Dirt: Smash Them on the Ground and Walk Away (CNET) Our Patreon backers hit a winner every time