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Perth Now
07-07-2025
- Sport
- Perth Now
Robots take part in AI-powered football game in China
Robots have taken part in the first artificial intelligence-powered football game. Tsinghua University's THU Robotics battled it out against the Mountain Sea team in a three Vs three match in Beijing, China. The event - which was held before the 2025 World Humanoid Robot Sports Games in the Chinese capital in August - was won by THU Robotics. The final score was 5-3. Speaking about the tournament, which took place on June 28, Dou Jing, executive director of the event's organising committee and deputy general manager of Shangyicheng Technology and Culture Group, told the Global Times: "This is the first fully autonomous AI robot football match in China. "It represents a combination of technological innovation and industrial application, as well as an important window for bringing robots into public life and real-world scenarios."
CBC
03-07-2025
- Sport
- CBC
AI-powered soccer robots could be game-changers in the sports world
Some robots taken away by stretcher in Chinese tournament It wasn't so long ago that esports turned the world of sports on its head, bringing in new types of fans and competitors from across the globe. Now the question is, will robot sports be the next big game-changer? On June 28, four teams of humanoid robots faced off in 3-on-3 soccer matches in Beijing, China. It was a preview for next month's World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing. The robots were fully autonomous, which means they used artificial intelligence to play, without any humans controlling them. Thanks to science, goldfish can now drive The robots were created by a company called Booster Robotics, and each team of robots was programmed by a different university. Their programming focused on things like perception, decision-making, player formations and passing strategies — including variables such as speed, force and direction. They used advanced visual sensors to keep track of the ball. In the end, Tsinghua University's THU Robotics won the championship by defeating the China Agricultural University's Mountain Sea team by a score of 5-3. Although the robots were designed to be able to get up on their own, that didn't always happen. Several times throughout the match, robot players were taken off the field away on stretchers. (Image credit: Ng Han Guan/The Associated Press) Cheng Hao, founder and CEO of Booster Robotics, said that robot sports is a great way to test out algorithms and speed up the development of robot tech. And this is just the beginning. From Aug. 15-17, Beijing will hold the World Humanoid Robot Games, where robots will play soccer and 10 other sports, including gymnastics and track and field.
Time of India
02-07-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Cheng Hao's AI robot football sparks revolutionary shift in sports with historic Beijing match
On Saturday June 29, 2025, history was made in Beijing, China. This was not just any ordinary football match as there were no humans involved. Four teams of AI humanoid robots were competing for the first time in a three-a-side football tournament. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now This competitive appearance was vital for the robots' sports capability and moreover it gave the world knowledge that sport is changing and AI is having an influence. However, things did look futuristic and moving in that direction, the match did demonstrate how far robots have to go. How Cheng Hao's AI robots made football history in Beijing despite struggles Booster Robotics, a tech firm run by Cheng Hao, organized an AI robotic football match in a stadium in Beijing, China. The teams were humanoid robots developed by university students. Each team controlled the robots using their own software in order for the robots to move, pass, and kick a ball. While the idea was exciting, the match had many funny moments. The robots fell down often, missed easy kicks, and even needed help standing up again. Some robots were removed from the match after failing to get back on their feet. Still, Cheng Hao saw it as a big step forward. He said, 'In the future, we may arrange for robots to play football with humans. That means we must ensure the robots are completely safe.' Tsinghua University's AI robots claim world's first robot football championship The final AI robot football match was played between Tsinghua University's THU Robotics team and China Agricultural University's Mountain Sea team. The exciting final ended with a 5–3 victory for Tsinghua, who became the first robot football champions. A student from the winning side said, 'They did really well, but the Mountain Sea team also gave us a surprise.' Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Subramanian Ramamoorthy , a professor at the University of Edinburgh, said that the robots were as good as the robots being demonstrated at the RoboCup competitions, and they were getting better each year. The demonstration confirmed that robots are in no position to replace human players similar to Kylian Mbappe, but getting better each game. The mix of AI, football, and robotics is now a real thing, and it's just getting started.
Canada News.Net
01-07-2025
- Science
- Canada News.Net
Robot soccer thrills China as humanoids outperform national team
BEIJING, China: China's national soccer team may struggle to stir excitement, but its humanoid robots are drawing cheers — and not for their athletic prowess. In Beijing, four university teams sent AI-powered robots onto the soccer pitch over the weekend in a fast-paced 3-on-3 tournament that delighted crowds and marked a first in China. The fully autonomous matches—with no human control or intervention—offered a glimpse of what the upcoming World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing might look like. According to organizers, each robot operated independently using advanced AI strategies, making real-time decisions on movement, passing, and positioning. Equipped with high-tech visual sensors, the robots were able to identify the ball, navigate the field, and even recover after falls. Still, not all could stay upright—several had to be carried off on stretchers, a moment that drew both laughter and admiration from the audience. The tournament reflects China's broader push to develop AI-powered humanoid robots, using sports as a proving ground. From boxing to marathons to soccer, competitions are being designed to test real-world applications of robotics in dynamic environments. Cheng Hao, founder and CEO of Booster Robotics — which provided the robot hardware — said sports offer the ideal pressure test for both hardware and software systems. "In the future, we may arrange for robots to play football with humans. That means we must ensure the robots are completely safe," Cheng said. "For example, a robot and a human could play a match where winning doesn't matter, but real offensive and defensive interactions take place. That would help audiences build trust and understand that robots are safe." All four university teams used the same Booster robot models, but each developed its own algorithms for perception, strategy, and passing. Cheng explained that schools program variables like speed, force, and direction to give their teams a competitive edge. In the final match, Tsinghua University's THU Robotics defeated China Agricultural University's Mountain Sea team 5–3, winning the inaugural championship. "They (THU) did really well," said Mr. Wu, a Tsinghua supporter who attended the event. "But the Mountain Sea team (of Agricultural University) was also impressive. They brought a lot of surprises." The event stood in sharp contrast to the fortunes of China's actual men's national team, which has only qualified once for the World Cup and has already been eliminated from the 2026 tournament in Canada, Mexico, and the United States.
Jordan News
30-06-2025
- Science
- Jordan News
Humanoid Robots Compete in First-Ever Autonomous Football Championship - Jordan News
Humanoid Robots Compete in First-Ever Autonomous Football Championship Four fully autonomous teams of humanoid robots faced off in the final stage of the 'Robo League' football tournament held in Beijing, marking a major milestone in the integration of robotics and sports. اضافة اعلان In the championship match, "THU Robotics" from Tsinghua University defeated "Mountain Sea" from China Agricultural University with a score of 5–3, clinching the title on Saturday evening. The tournament, held in the Yizhuang Development Area, served as a prelude to the upcoming World Humanoid Robot Games, which will also take place in Beijing, according to a report by Interesting Engineering. What sets this competition apart is that no human intervention or control was used during gameplay. Each team consisted of three humanoid robots playing entirely autonomously, relying solely on AI algorithms and sensors. Each match was split into two 10-minute halves with a 5-minute halftime break. During the game, the robots walked (with a slight wobble), ran, kicked, chased the ball, and made real-time decisions—all independently. Equipped with optical cameras and sensors, the robots were able to track the ball from distances of up to 20 meters with over 90% accuracy, and identify key game elements such as field lines, goalposts, teammates, and opponents. Despite these capabilities, some limitations emerged, particularly in avoiding moving objects, leading organizers to adjust the rules to allow some non-intentional collisions without penalty. The Robo League is China's first robot football tournament with zero human control, highlighting the rapid advances in robotic vision, motion control, and autonomous decision-making. This event marks a significant step forward in demonstrating how humanoid robotics and AI can collaborate in complex, dynamic environments—laying the groundwork for future innovations in both technology and competitive robotics sports. Source: Al Arabiya اطرح سؤالك على ChatGPT
