China hosts first robot martial arts tournament

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China hosted the world's first robot martial arts tournament, featuring machines battling in a boxing ring and controlled by humans. The tournament, held in Hangzhou on May 25, 2025, involved Unitree's G1 robots, which were scored on punches and kicks, with points deducted for falls. The robots, controlled remotely, could punch, kick, and perform uppercuts. The event, broadcast by China Central Television, was part of the CMG World Robot Competition, and a new tournament is planned for December, testing both physical and intelligence capabilities.


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