Robot Decapitated in World’s First-Ever Humanoid UFC Fight
Summary
The world's first free-combat tournament for full-sized humanoid robots began in Shenzhen, China. During the event, a robot named "Matador" lost its head but kept fighting before eventually collapsing. The competition uses EngineAI's T800 robots and aims to promote robotics innovation and global teamwork.Key Facts
- The tournament is called the Ultimate Robot Knock-out Legend (URKL).
- It started in Shenzhen, China, with 32 teams from around the world participating.
- Robots use the EngineAI T800 model, about 173 cm tall with 29 movable joints.
- The T800 robot can perform complex fighting moves like punches and kicks.
- One robot, "Matador," lost its head during a fight but continued moving before falling.
- The winning team receives a gold championship belt worth $1.44 million (10 million yuan).
- The tournament runs in stages from July to December 2026.
- EngineAI’s goal is to encourage technological progress, teamwork across countries, and professional robotic contests.
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