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.

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

On February 9, 2026, the launch conference of the inaugural Global Humanoid Robot Free Combat League — Ultimate Robot ...

China launched the “world’s first” free humanoid robot combat league in Shenzhen on Monday.

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) ...

EngineAI launches URKL, the world’s first humanoid robot combat league, offering a $1.44 million gold belt and real-world AI stress testing.

BEIJING - China's most-watched TV show, the annual CCTV Spring Festival gala, on Monday showcased the country's cutting-edge ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Journalist, analyst, author, podcaster. Chinese robot manufacturer Unitree just launched the “world’s first” humanoid robot app ...

Las Vegas, Nevada - 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 ...