Beijing came alive on Saturday night as four teams of fully autonomous humanoid robots competed in a 3-on-3 football showdown, marking the Chinese mainland's first event of its kind in advance of this August's World Humanoid Robot Games.
Powered by artificial intelligence, each squad of three robots navigated the field without any human intervention. Equipped with advanced visual sensors, they identified the ball, formulated strategies on the fly, and even stood up on their own after tackles.
In a thrilling finale, Tsinghua University's team outplayed its rivals with seamless passes and coordinated defense, clinching the championship title. Organizers say the event highlights rapid progress in AI-driven robotics and sets the stage for more complex challenges at the global games.
Despite the AI advances, a few robots still needed to be carried off the field on stretchers after hard falls—a reminder that even cutting-edge machines can face obstacles.
For young innovators and tech enthusiasts, this milestone underscores how AI and robotics are redefining sports, teamwork and entertainment. As we count down to the World Humanoid Robot Games, stay tuned for more breakthroughs that blur the boundary between human and machine.
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Tsinghua University wins China's 1st humanoid robot 3×3 football event
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