Gear up to witness a sporting event like no other as the world's first combat tournament featuring full-sized humanoid robots is all set to be held in Shenzhen, South China's Guangdong Province in December this year.
The EngineAI Robot Free Combat Tournament - 'Mecha King' - will mark a major milestone in the robotics industry. It aims to push the boundaries of artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics technology, driving industrial upgrades and large-scale applications, according to industry insiders, as reported by Global Times.
The event is designed to test robots' physical limits and intelligence levels through highly competitive and visually engaging combat scenarios.
According to organizers of the event, the tournament will introduce pioneering rules for humanoid combat, requiring robots to simulate human movement patterns and make real-time decisions, Global Times reported.
All participating robots will be life-sized, general-purpose humanoid robots. In addition to the combat, a new variety show will be launched, blending technology and entertainment to create viral content.
The organizing committee stated that Shenzhen EngineAI will provide the latest humanoid robots. Their source codes will be made public and available to all participating teams.
Yao Aiwen, co-founder of EngineAI, told the Global Times on Friday that the competition aims to create stronger, more agile and smarter robots, adding that it will leverage the robust robotics ecosystem of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area and integrate sports with AI technology to drive breakthroughs in core technologies such as robot perception, decision-making and execution.
According to Yao, the significance of the game lies in its testing the robots' ability to learn.
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