Robot boxing drew paying fans in San Francisco as VR pilots controlled Unitree G1 humanoids, hinting at a future league of heavier, full-height fighters.

After watching numerous videos of humanoid robots adopting kung-fu poses, having seven bells kicked out of them, and generally looking like they’re up for a fight, it’s little surprise that humanoid boxing is now being touted as an emerging sport.

American companies are staging boxing matches with VR-controlled Chinese humanoids to enthusiastic fans. A researcher says it is just robot theater.

The streets of China were buzzing with excitement as the country celebrated the Chinese Lunar New Year. However, a group of humanoid kung-fu robots stole the show with their breathtaking martial arts display.

An epic fully autonomous robot Kung Fu performance wasn’t on most people’s bingo cards. But that’s exactly what’s happened.

Two robots the size of schoolchildren stepped into the ring at BattleBots Arena. The human-like combatants stumbled a bit as they swung and kicked at each other in the Ultimate Fighting Robot (UFB) match, curiosity mixing with cheers from spectators at the ...

Chinese robotics company Agibot recently staged a televised gala featuring more than 200 robots performing dance, martial arts, boxing, music, and fashion routines.

When the Year of the Horse arrived in 2026, all eyes were on China's Spring Festival Gala. What unfolded was more than a cultural spectacle – it was a hard-tech showcase. Robot collectives from Unitree Robotics,