World’s first humanoid robot fighting competition

Chinese robotics company Unitree recently showcased the combat abilities of its G1 robot, in the world’s first humanoid robot fighting competition.

The event, held in Hangzhou and broadcast by China Central Television (CCTV), featured four G1 robots in a kickboxing-style tournament.

Standing 130 cm tall and weighing 35 kg, the G1 demonstrated agility, balance and recovery in three two-minute rounds, scoring points with jabs, hooks and leg kicks. One match ended in a knockout.

Human controllers guided the robots via remote and voice commands, with the final match won by a G1 operated by tech influencer Lu Xin.

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