With the Project North Star headset, handheld paddle controller, and an actual table tennis table, players can hit a virtual ping-pong ball and play against an AI opponent. As seen in demo videos shared by Leap Motion, the physics in the game are highly realistic as the virtual ball bounces off the paddles and table.
The game is more than a leisurely distraction. It also displays flight paths and in-game guidance to train players on form. Using parabolic equations of motion, the game can predict the trajectory of a ball, giving players a better understanding of how to improve their skills. The same algorithms that train the human player also dictate the AI opponent, along with calculations on proper paddle placement and velocity.