'AI Strategist' wins CMG's humanoid robot fighting competition

The world's first humanoid robot fighting competition was held on Sunday in east China's Hangzhou City, with humanoid robot "AI Strategist" emerging victorious after a fierce showdown.

Titled the China Media Group (CMG) World Robot Contest: Mech Combat Arena Competition, the event kicked off with a performance match.

In the later combat matches, each session consisted of three rounds, with two minutes for each match. Points were awarded based on effective hits to specific zones: 1 point for striking with the arms, 3 points for knocking with the legs. Any hit on the head or torso of the opponent was valid. A knockdown incurred a 5-point penalty, and failure to stand up within 8 seconds led to a 10-point penalty and immediate disqualification.

The first match featured "AI Strategist" operated by Lu Xin against "Silk Artisan" operated by Jiao Tianqi. In the first round, "Silk Artisan" scored with agile leg strikes and suppressed its opponent with side kicks. The second round saw both sides engaging in knee strikes. In the third round, "AI Strategist" delivered a decisive knee blow, knocking down the opponent and securing victory.

In the second match, "Armored Mulan" operated by Chen Liangyu faced "Energy Guardian" operated by Hu Yunqian. "Energy Guardian" achieved an early knockdown in the first round. After a stalemate in the second round, "Armored Mulan" accidentally fell at the beginning of the third round, and "Energy Guardian" won the match with its stable performance.

In the final showdown, Lu's "AI Strategist" defeated "Energy Guardian" with knockouts in all three rounds, winning the championship title.

The event was live-streamed globally with experts providing live commentary and discussions, explaining the principles behind motion control and real-time decision-making in robotic combat.

The fighting competition is part of the CMG World Robot Competition Series, which will also feature robot football and basketball games. The series aims to spotlight regional robotics industries and promote the integration of science, culture and tourism. Designed to be both educational and entertaining, it showcases cutting-edge robot technology in a thematic and visually engaging format.