<ul><li>World's first humanoid kickboxing championship organized by Unitree Robotics in Hangzhou, China, featured four G1 humanoid robots sparring in eerily realistic matches controlled by human handlers ringside.</li><li>The robots, mimicking human fighters, impressed spectators with lifelike movements and sophistication powered by motion-control algorithms and AI models, scoring points by landing hits on the opponent's head or torso in two-minute rounds.</li><li>In the final match, Lu Xin's robot named 'AI Strategist' defeated Hu Yunqian's 'Energy Guardian' with knockouts in all three rounds, showcasing the technical prowess of these machines.</li><li>The event, attracting millions, raised both awe and anxiety among viewers, as China's robotics industry gears up to mass-produce humanoids by 2025, marking a significant leap in robotic capabilities and public imagination.</li></ul>

Have robots learned how to fight, literally? World’s first humanoid kickboxing match leaves viewers awestruck and uneasy

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