NEUROMORPHIC Algorithm that plays Ping-Pong
Summary
A neuromorphic algorithm demonstrates learning and imagination by playing ping-pong, outperforming standard algorithms and adapting to inverted controls. The code was built with POWER-KI and PWK-AI-WORKBENCH via 100% vibe coding.
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