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News18
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Real Steel Comes To Life? Two Robots Trade Punches In Chinese Kick-Boxing Contest
Last Updated: Two humanoids traded punches in the world's first robot kick-boxing competition organised by China's Unitree Robotics in Hangzhou, China, on Sunday, amusing netizens. In an unusual sight, two humanoid robots traded punches in a kick-boxing competition organised in Hangzhou, China on Sunday. The robots put on their gloves, wore protective headgear and faced off in the world's first robot kickboxing championship. The fight was part of the China Media Group World Robot Competition and featured robots developed by Unitree Robotics, according to BBC. The tournament featured four G1 humanoid robots and was organised by Unitree Robotics in Hangzhou. The robots exchanged punches and kicks with remarkable precision, guided remotely by human operators outside the ring, reminiscent of scenes from sci-fi films like Real Steel. The battle also highlighted significant progress in AI and robotics technology. Viral videos stormed the internet, showing two humanoid robots dishing it out in the boxing ring. 'Welcome to the Mech Combat Arena in Hangzhou, where 4-foot AI-powered fighters throw real punches, not pixels. This is not science fiction—it's live, it's real, and it's broadcast to the world," wrote one user. — Dott. Orikron 🇵🇹 (@orikron) May 25, 2025 🇨🇳KNOCKOUT! CHINA DEBUTS HUMANOID ROBOT FIGHT CLUB?!4 teams. 1 arena. And a G1 robot just laid out its opponent—cold—in the world's first-ever humanoid combat showdown. Welcome to the Mech Combat Arena in Hangzhou, where 4-foot AI-powered fighters throw real punches, not… — Mario Nawfal (@MarioNawfal) May 25, 2025 'At first glance, it looks like fun, but this is a serious emerging market. Imagine humans controlling robots that write their stories in a martial arts federation. This has the potential to be HUGE!" said another individual. Four human operator teams controlled the robots to compete in a tournament-style series of boxing matches. As one of the robot participants, Unitree Robotics' flagship humanoid robot, Unitree G1, is equipped with advanced computing power and smooth motion control. The robots demonstrated straight punches, hook punches, sidekicks and aerial spin kicks, and they even got up from the ground after falling, according to Chen Xiyun, a marketing team member of Unitree Robotics. The fight attracted millions of intrigued viewers, as the robots' movements – driven by advanced motion-control algorithms and powerful AI models – sparked a wide range of reactions. In addition to the event on Sunday, the world's first combat tournament featuring full-sized humanoid robots is scheduled to be held in Shenzhen, South China's Guangdong Province on December, according to Global Times. First Published: May 27, 2025, 09:52 IST
Economic Times
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Economic Times
Have robots learned how to fight, literally? World's first humanoid kickboxing match leaves viewers awestruck and uneasy
China just hosted the world's first humanoid robot kickboxing match, and it's as mind-blowing as it is unsettling. Unitree Robotics' G1 bots donned gloves and sparred in live matches, mimicking real fighters with uncanny accuracy. In a spectacle that looked straight out of a sci-fi blockbuster, four humanoid robots laced up their gloves, donned protective headgear, and faced off in what is being dubbed the world's first robot kickboxing championship — and the footage is as eerie as it is fascinating. Organized by Unitree Robotics in Hangzhou, China, the tournament featured four of their G1 humanoid robots sparring in one-on-one matches. Standing 130 centimeters tall and weighing 35 kilograms, these robots mimicked human fighters so convincingly that many spectators did a double take, half-expecting someone to step out of the suit. But no — these weren't people in costumes. These were pure machines, controlled remotely by human handlers ringside. For a generation raised on movies like Real Steel and Transformers , the championship was a bizarre real-life crossover into fiction. The robots 'warmed up' with pre-match demonstrations — punches, kicks, even standing tall after being shoved. Their movements, powered by sophisticated motion-control algorithms and large AI models, were impressively lifelike, eerily synchronized, and — to some — deeply unsettling. Each bout ran for two-minute rounds. The G1 bots scored points by landing hits to the opponent's head or torso. In the final match, Lu Xin's robot, dubbed 'AI Strategist,' crushed the competition with knockouts in all three rounds against Hu Yunqian's 'Energy Guardian.' Post-victory, Xin shared his triumph on Weibo, boasting about bringing back a 'strong entrepreneurial vibe' not seen in a while — whatever that might mean in a ring of robot prizefighters. While the spectacle drew millions of curious eyes, it's the timing of this event that has tech analysts raising eyebrows. According to the South China Morning Post , China's robotics industry is revving up to mass-produce humanoids by 2025 — with six out of 11 domestic companies aiming to deliver more than 1,000 units each. Unitree, AgiBot, Engine AI, and others are at the forefront of this robotic gold rush. This robot rumble wasn't a one-off, either. The championship also includes robotic football and basketball — turning sports into a potential AI proving ground. — Intern_SaharaAI (@Intern_SaharaAI) Online reactions were split between awe and anxiety. One Weibo user quipped: 'Wait until you see that running at you wearing full body armor at 50mph and simultaneously shooting in your direction… and you knowing its hit rate is over 95%.' Others were skeptical, with some calling the footage 'fake' or 'staged.' But make no mistake: this is not CGI. It's not a Hollywood set. This is the real deal — a turning point in robotic capability and public imagination. The kickboxing event follows China's earlier robotic headline-grabber — a half-marathon in Beijing where robots reportedly raced alongside humans. While Unitree later distanced itself from claims of formal participation, it's clear the G1 bots are ready for a different kind of endurance — inside the ring, not on the track. As China races to the frontlines of AI and humanoid robotics, the rest of the world watches — part amused, part alarmed. If the idea of AI fighting in rings today seems amusing, one can only imagine the unease when tomorrow's bots walk, run, and maybe even think on their own. In the words of one online commenter: 'This don't worry me... until they learn how to throw a real punch.' Too late — they already have.
Time of India
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Have robots learned how to fight, literally? World's first humanoid kickboxing match leaves viewers awestruck and uneasy
In a spectacle that looked straight out of a sci-fi blockbuster, four humanoid robots laced up their gloves, donned protective headgear, and faced off in what is being dubbed the world's first robot kickboxing championship — and the footage is as eerie as it is fascinating. Organized by Unitree Robotics in Hangzhou, China, the tournament featured four of their G1 humanoid robots sparring in one-on-one matches. Standing 130 centimeters tall and weighing 35 kilograms, these robots mimicked human fighters so convincingly that many spectators did a double take, half-expecting someone to step out of the suit. But no — these weren't people in costumes. These were pure machines, controlled remotely by human handlers ringside. The Real Steel Moment For a generation raised on movies like Real Steel and Transformers , the championship was a bizarre real-life crossover into fiction. The robots 'warmed up' with pre-match demonstrations — punches, kicks, even standing tall after being shoved. Their movements, powered by sophisticated motion-control algorithms and large AI models, were impressively lifelike, eerily synchronized, and — to some — deeply unsettling. Each bout ran for two-minute rounds. The G1 bots scored points by landing hits to the opponent's head or torso. In the final match, Lu Xin's robot, dubbed 'AI Strategist,' crushed the competition with knockouts in all three rounds against Hu Yunqian's 'Energy Guardian.' Post-victory, Xin shared his triumph on Weibo, boasting about bringing back a 'strong entrepreneurial vibe' not seen in a while — whatever that might mean in a ring of robot prizefighters. You Might Also Like: World's first human-robot race: 12,000 runners to compete with robots this April. Check eligibility, requirement, prize — NRNAgents (@NRNAgents) Entertainment or Engineering Leap? While the spectacle drew millions of curious eyes, it's the timing of this event that has tech analysts raising eyebrows. According to the South China Morning Post , China's robotics industry is revving up to mass-produce humanoids by 2025 — with six out of 11 domestic companies aiming to deliver more than 1,000 units each. Unitree, AgiBot, Engine AI, and others are at the forefront of this robotic gold rush. This robot rumble wasn't a one-off, either. The championship also includes robotic football and basketball — turning sports into a potential AI proving ground. — Intern_SaharaAI (@Intern_SaharaAI) Uneasy Applause Online reactions were split between awe and anxiety. One Weibo user quipped: 'Wait until you see that running at you wearing full body armor at 50mph and simultaneously shooting in your direction… and you knowing its hit rate is over 95%.' Others were skeptical, with some calling the footage 'fake' or 'staged.' But make no mistake: this is not CGI. It's not a Hollywood set. This is the real deal — a turning point in robotic capability and public imagination. You Might Also Like: Is this robot your future housemate? Tesla's Optimus robot cooks, cleans, and leaves the internet torn between awe and alarm From Half-Marathons to Heavy Punches The kickboxing event follows China's earlier robotic headline-grabber — a half-marathon in Beijing where robots reportedly raced alongside humans. While Unitree later distanced itself from claims of formal participation, it's clear the G1 bots are ready for a different kind of endurance — inside the ring, not on the track. As China races to the frontlines of AI and humanoid robotics , the rest of the world watches — part amused, part alarmed. If the idea of AI fighting in rings today seems amusing, one can only imagine the unease when tomorrow's bots walk, run, and maybe even think on their own. In the words of one online commenter: 'This don't worry me... until they learn how to throw a real punch.' Too late — they already have.
Yahoo
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Deadpool & Wolverine's Shawn Levy Is Making a Madonna Netflix Show
Deadpool & Wolverine director Shawn Levy is working on a show about the life and music of for Netflix. Prior to Deadpool & Wolverine, Levy has made movies such as 2003's Cheaper by the Dozen, 2006's Night at the Museum, 2010's Date Night, 2011's Real Steel, 2021's Free Guy, and more. He's currently working on a Star Wars movie, Star Wars: Starfighter, that will be released in 2027. Per Deadline, Levy, along with his 21 Laps company, and Madonna are executive producing the new show. The project is 'starting from scratch' and is not related to the Madonna biopic movie that was scrapped in January 2023. Ozark and Wolf Man's Julia Garner was previously tapped to play the iconic popstar in that film, while others such as Florence Pugh, Alexa Demie, Odessa Young, and Bebe Rexha attended singing and dancing bootcamp in hopes of booking the role. 'Garner has remained engaged — she famously appeared alongside Madonna on stage at the singer's Celebration Tour in December 2023 — and I hear the Ozark star would most likely play Madonna, subject of availability as she doesn't have a deal,' Deadline's article notes. '(Garner would also feel right at home at Netflix where she just signed on her for her third series, an FTX limited series, following her turns on Inventing Anna and Ozark.)' It's not yet clear if the television series will cover Madonna's entire life or just a certain part of her career, as the project is still said to be in its 'early days of development.' It is additionally uncertain whether or not Madonna will be involved in writing the project or any larger capacity than being an executive producer. She worked on the script for the feature film that was previously in development alongside Diablo Cody and Cressida Wilson. The post Deadpool & Wolverine's Shawn Levy Is Making a Madonna Netflix Show appeared first on - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More.
Khaleej Times
05-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Khaleej Times
Dubai World Cup: Demuro over the moon after Soul Rush's sensational Dubai Turf win
In one of the most dramatic finishes on Dubai World Cup night, Japan's Soul Rush delivered a seismic shock in the $5 million Dubai Turf (G1), mowing down Hong Kong superstar Romantic Warrior in the final strides to claim a famous victory at Meydan. Ridden with perfect timing by Italian ace Cristian Demuro, Soul Rush surged late to deny the Romantic Warrior, widely regarded as the world's premier turf horse with ten Group 1 victories across four countries: Hong Kong, Australia, Japan, and Dubai. "He beat the best horse in the world, he was so strong until the end, I am so happy," Demuro said. The seven-year-old son of Rulership was gaining revenge for a narrow defeat to Romantic Warrior in a Tokyo Group 1 last June to confirm his class on the international stage with a performance of guts and precision. Coming into the race, Romantic Warrior was the huge favourite despite enduring a tough campaign, including a taxing runner-up finish behind Forever Young in the $20 million Saudi Cup last month. Soul Rush, meanwhile, had quietly built an impressive resume, finishing second in the prestigious Hong Kong Mile in December and arriving in Dubai spot-on after a prep run in Japan. The victory marks the fifth time Japan has lifted the Dubai Turf trophy, joining the ranks of Admire Moon (2007), Just A Way (2014), Real Steel (2016), and Almond Eye (2019). For Demuro, the win was a second triumph at Meydan following the 2022 Dubai Sheema Classic - aboard Shahryar. While Romantic Warrior lost little in defeat, it was Soul Rush who stole the spotlight - and with it, one of the most coveted prizes on the Dubai World Cup night.
