Dueling Dynamics

Simulating dynamics of a ping-pong game.

Morgan Doane
MDE 2026
Swapnil Paliwal
MDE 2026
Victor Deng
MDE 2026
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1 Epic ping pong rally—where gravity takes a backseat

This project simulates a competitive ping-pong match between two players, showcasing a part of a dynamic game. By modeling player interactions and environmental factors, the simulation creates an engaging experience. The ball’s movement between players is accurately captured by synchronizing recorded video with data collected after each session. Our goal was to demonstrate how critical moments from our recording can be used to represent a round of the ping pong game.

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2 Capturing data before simulating the game.
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3 Top view of the ping pong match, capturing the moment from above.