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Time of India
3 hours ago
- Science
- Time of India
World's first fully autonomous AI robot football match held in China: What you need to know
AI Football Match: A fully autonomous AI robot football match made history in Beijing, showcasing China's first-ever 3v3 humanoid robot soccer game powered entirely by artificial intelligence . With teams from Tsinghua University, China Agricultural University, and others competing without human control, the tournament highlighted breakthroughs in visual sensors, autonomous decision-making, and fall-recovery systems. In a final illuminated by cheers, Tsinghua's robots triumphed 5–3—an early glimpse of what's to come at the World Humanoid Robot Games. As the event draws attention beyond the field, this match marks a powerful convergence of sports and robotics, potentially redefining how we view competition and collaboration between machines and humans. Stay tuned to discover why this landmark game could signal a new era in robotic sports. About the AI football match China recently hosted the first-ever football game between AI-powered humanoid robots. According to a report, the match consisted of two 10-minute halves with humanoid robots fighting in a 3 vs. 3 match while sporting purple and black jerseys. Pre-installed algorithms controlled the robots' moves during this match. The event was designed to demonstrate balance, agility, and AI-based decision-making rather than testing fast-paced action. The article claims that after scoring, the robots even lifted their hands. According to reports, Chinese technology universities took part in these games, showcasing machine autonomy advancements. This battle is reportedly the first in China and could serve as a prelude to the World Humanoid Robot Games, which will also occur in Beijing. Teams from Beijing Information Science and Technology University and Tsinghua University took part, according to a China News Network story (viewed by Bloomberg). According to the report, Vulcan, a Tsinghua team, took home the title. What organisers said about the AI football match held in China? The AI robot match organizers told the news agency AP that one of the main features of the competition was that each robot used AI-driven tactics to work completely on its own without any assistance or oversight from humans. The robots, which were equipped with sophisticated vision sensors, could locate the ball and travel about the field quickly. Although some still required workers to carry them off the field on stretchers throughout the game, they were designed to get back up on their own after falling, which gave the event a more genuine feel, according to the organizers. According to the report, Booster Robotics provided these robots. According to Cheng Hao, the CEO of the business, sporting events offer a realistic setting for testing humanoid robots, fostering advancements in algorithms and hardware-software integration.
Hindustan Times
3 hours ago
- Science
- Hindustan Times
AI robots play football matches in China, show off skills, and take a few falls
There's a lot that has been done using artificial intelligence, including chatbots and agentic AI. But now, AI-powered robots have been used to play an actual football match. Yes, this is exactly what has happened in Beijing, wherein four teams of humanoid robots participated in 3-on-3 football matches on Saturday night. This was reportedly a preview of what is to come at the World Humanoid Robot Games, expected soon in Beijing, AP reported. Robots battling it out in the field at the inaugural RoBoLeague robot soccer competition held in Beijing, Saturday, June 28, 2025. ((AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)) The report added these humanoid robots were functioning fully autonomously on artificial intelligence, and there was no human support involved. Now, how does a humanoid robot function on its own without human intervention? Well, firstly, they would need sensors and hardware capable enough to navigate their weight through the field, and this is exactly what the case is in this instance as well. These robots had advanced visual sensors, and they could identify the ball and go through the field accordingly, the report added. Further, the robots are also able to stand on their own if they accidentally do fall, just like real-life players do. But not all was smooth sailing for the humanoid robots involved in this game, as many had to be carried off the field, t As for the final match, Tsinghua University's THU Robotics actually ended up defeating China Agricultural University's Mountain Sea Team in a score that was, at the end of the match, 5 to 3, and they did end up winning the championship. China Is Boosting Its Robotics Prowess There are already talks in place which might allow humanoid robots to play alongside humans. But for this, safety would be a great priority, Cheng Hao, founder and CEO of Booster Robotics, who provided the hardware for the competition, said. He said that in the future, "we may arrange for robots to play football with humans. That means we must ensure the robots are completely safe." He added, '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.' MOBILE FINDER: iPhone 16 LATEST Price and More (With AP Inputs)
Indian Express
5 hours ago
- Sport
- Indian Express
China's humanoid robots generate more soccer excitement than their human counterparts
While China's men's soccer team hasn't generated much excitement in recent years, humanoid robot teams have won over fans in Beijing based more on the AI technology involved than any athletic prowess shown. Four teams of humanoid robots faced off in fully autonomous 3-on-3 soccer matches powered entirely by artificial intelligence on Saturday night in China's capital in what was touted as a first in China and a preview for the upcoming World Humanoid Robot Games, set to take place in Beijing. According to the organizers, a key aspect of the match was that all the participating robots operated fully autonomously using AI-driven strategies without any human intervention or supervision. Equipped with advanced visual sensors, the robots were able to identify the ball and navigate the field with agility. They were also designed to stand up on their own after falling. However, during the match, several still had to be carried off the field on stretchers by staff, adding to the realism of the experience. China is stepping up efforts to develop AI-powered humanoid robots, using sports competitions like marathons, boxing, and football as a real-world proving ground. Cheng Hao, founder and CEO of Booster Robotics, the company that supplied the robot players, said sports competitions offer the ideal testing ground for humanoid robots, helping to accelerate the development of both algorithms and integrated hardware-software systems. He also emphasized safety as a core concern in the application of humanoid robots.'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.' Booster Robotics provided the hardware for all four university teams, while each school's research team developed and embedded their own algorithms for perception, decision-making, player formations, and passing strategies—including variables such as speed, force, and direction, according to Cheng. In the final match, Tsinghua University's THU Robotics defeated the China Agricultural University's Mountain Sea team with a score of 5–3 to win the championship. Mr. Wu, a supporter of Tsinghua, celebrated their victory while also praising the competition.'They (THU) did really well,' he said. 'But the Mountain Sea team (of Agricultural University) was also impressive. They brought a lot of surprises.' China's men have made only one World Cup appearance and have already been knocked out of next years' competition in Canada, Mexico and the United States.
Time of India
7 hours ago
- Sport
- Time of India
World's first-ever fully autonomous AI robot football match held in China; here's what happened
Representative image The world's first-ever football match between AI-powered humanoid robots was held in China recently. This match featured humanoid robots wearing black and purple jerseys, competing in a 3 vs 3 match, which was played for two 10-minute halves, a report claimed. In this match, the movements of the robots were guided by built-in algorithms. Instead of testing fast-paced action, the event was said to be aimed at showing balance, agility, and AI-based decision-making. As per the report, the robots even raised their fists after scoring. These games, in which Chinese technology institutions reportedly participated, highlighted developments in machine autonomy . Such a match is said to be the first in China and may be a preview for the upcoming World Humanoid Robot Games , which are also set to be held in Beijing. According to a report by China News Network (seen by Bloomberg), teams from Tsinghua University and Beijing Information Science and Technology University participated. A Tsinghua team, named Vulcan, won the championship, the report added. A video of the same was also shared by Beijing Evening News. What the organisers of the AI robot football match said In a statement to the news agency AP, the organisers of the AI robot match said that a key aspect of the match was that all the participating robots operated fully autonomously using AI-driven strategies without any human intervention or supervision. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like New Waterproofing Solutions [Explore Options] Waterproofing Services Learn More Undo Fitted with advanced visual sensors, the robots were able to detect the ball and move around the field with reasonable agility. They were built to stand up on their own after falling, though some still needed to be carried off the field on stretchers by staff during the match, adding a realistic element to the event, the organisers noted. These robots were supplied by a company named Booster Robotics, the publication adds. The company's CEO, Cheng Hao, said that sports competitions provide a practical environment for testing humanoid robots, supporting progress in both algorithms and integrated hardware-software systems. AI Masterclass for Students. Upskill Young Ones Today!– Join Now
The Star
7 hours ago
- Sport
- The Star
China's humanoid robots generate more soccer excitement than their human counterparts
Teams using autonomous T1 robots from Booster Robotics compete in the inaugural RoBoLeague robot soccer competition held in Beijing, Saturday, June 28, 2025. — AP BEIJING: While China's men's soccer team hasn't generated much excitement in recent years, humanoid robot teams have won over fans in Beijing based more on the AI technology involved than any athletic prowess shown. Four teams of humanoid robots faced off in fully autonomous 3-on-3 soccer matches powered entirely by artificial intelligence on Saturday night (June 28) in China's capital in what was touted as a first in China and a preview for the upcoming World Humanoid Robot Games, set to take place in Beijing. According to the organisers, a key aspect of the match was that all the participating robots operated fully autonomously using AI-driven strategies without any human intervention or supervision. Equipped with advanced visual sensors, the robots were able to identify the ball and navigate the field with agility. They were also designed to stand up on their own after falling. However, during the match several still had to be carried off the field on stretchers by staff, adding to the realism of the experience. China is stepping up efforts to develop AI-powered humanoid robots, using sports competitions like marathons, boxing, and football as a real-world proving ground. Cheng Hao, founder and CEO of Booster Robotics, the company that supplied the robot players, said sports competitions offer the ideal testing ground for humanoid robots, helping to accelerate the development of both algorithms and integrated hardware-software systems. He also emphasized safety as a core concern in the application of humanoid robots. "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.' Booster Robotics provided the hardware for all four university teams, while each school's research team developed and embedded their own algorithms for perception, decision-making, player formations, and passing strategies-including variables such as speed, force, and direction, according to Cheng. In the final match, Tsinghua University's THU Robotics defeated the China Agricultural University's Mountain Sea team with a score of 5-3 to win the championship. Mr. Wu, a supporter of Tsinghua, celebrated their victory while also praising the competition. "They (THU) did really well,' he said. "But the Mountain Sea team (of Agricultural University) was also impressive. They brought a lot of surprises.' China's men have made only one World Cup appearance and have already been knocked out of next years' competition in Canada, Mexico and the United States. – AP
