Dubbed
the
“Mech
Combat
Arena
Competition,”
this
high-energy
event
showcased
robots
engaging
in
choreographed
combat,
performing
moves
like
jabs,
uppercuts
and
kicks.
As
part
of
CMG’s
broader
World
Robot
Competition
Series
–
which
includes
robot
football
and
basketball
–
the
tournament
blends
education
and
entertainment,
aiming
to
popularize
cutting-edge
robotics
through
immersive,
theme-based
spectacles.
How robots learned to fight
Behind the robots’ seemingly effortless martial prowess lies a meticulous development process: the bots learn from human “shifus.”
Engineers collaborated with professional fighters to capture motion data from key body joints during real combat maneuvers. This data was then integrated into the robots’ AI-backed control systems, followed by extensive testing and refinement to ensure stability and fluidity.
The result? Machines capable of dynamic, human-like agility under intense duress – a testament to advancements in motion planning and real-time balance control.
Two
robots
fight
on
stage
during
the
world’s
first
humanoid
robot
fighting
competition,
Hangzhou
City,
east
China’s
Zhejiang
Province,
May
25,
2025.
/China
Media
Group
Experts
laud
breakthroughs
and
future
potential
The competition has drawn praise from industry leaders for pushing technological boundaries. Liu Tai, deputy chief engineer at the China Academy of Information and Communications Technology, called the event “a thrilling demonstration of stability and coordination in high-intensity scenarios,” highlighting its role in bridging scientific progress with industrial application.
Meanwhile, Sun Tizhong, an official in charge of future industries development in Zhejiang Province, emphasized the region’s strategic focus on humanoid robotics, citing its “explosive potential” and noting Zhejiang’s 2024 action plan to foster cross-sector collaboration in the field.
Global audiences embrace the robotic revolution
The tournament resonated far beyond the Chinese mainland. Media outlets in China’s Taiwan region hailed it as turning “sci-fi into reality,” while Taipei youths praised CMG for transforming complex topics like productivity innovation into accessible public discourse. On social media, international viewers flooded CGTN’s YouTube channel with enthusiastic reactions:
“This is just the start. Imagine in five years with all the crazy tech advancements.”
“Soon this will become a new world sporting event.”
“The fact that they chose to include kicks… and generally pull it off is impressive.”
“American dreams, all comes true in China.”
From showbiz to real-world applications
The Hangzhou showdown follows April’s historic humanoid robot half-marathon in Beijing, where the Tiangong Ultra robot completed 21 kilometers in under three hours.
While still a collaborative experiment rather than a pure competition, the race underscored broader ambitions. As engineer Cheng Xuemei noted, the technology behind these feats could revolutionize elder care, hazardous environment operations and industrial automation.
With China projected to produce over 10,000 humanoid robots by 2025 – claiming more than half the global market – the nation’s robotics sector appears poised to reshape both industry and daily life worldwide.
For
more
information,
please
click:
https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-05-27/Kung-fu-bots-China-launches-world-s-1st-humanoid-robot-combat-arena-1DIDIN2zYNa/p.html
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