Talk about a sweet shot! A robot created by Toyota was sinking half-court shots during halftime of the United States and France men's basketball game in Tokyo.
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The robot was caught on camera taking shots on the hoop, and as it was sinking them, it slowly started getting further away. It started with a free throw and three-pointer with ease. The final shot was from the half-court line, which the robot glided to on its own.
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When it got into position, it grabbed the single ball from the ball rack, loaded the shot back like Steph Curry in warmups, and drained it.
According to Hypebeast, the Toyota CUE 3 is the latest version of the AI-driven machine, which set the Guinness World Record for the most consecutive free throws by a humanoid robot. It completed 2,020 successful shots in 2019.
Some fans on the internet shared that the robot resembled the team the Harlem Globetrotters once took on.
Scouting reports show that the weakness for the robot comes with its defense and lateral movement. However, in the open court, CUE 3 could be a valuable pick-up for any team looking to hit more transition jump shots.
The robot towers in a 6-feet-10-inches and has a perfect arch to its shot. It served as a distraction for Team USA fans who watched as the team lost their first Olympic game since 2004.
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