Chinese AI robots compete in first ever soccer match
NBC News·2025-07-01 03:00
Robot Soccer Match Overview - China hosted the first three-on-three humanoid robot soccer match with fans in attendance [1] - The robots' performance included face plants and headbutting, indicating technological limitations [1] Technology and AI - China claims the robots are AI-driven without human intervention, capable of push-ups, walking uphill, and withstanding chest shots [2] - The robots are equipped with sensors for ball detection and field navigation [2] - College teams reportedly built the robots [2] RoboCup and Recognition - A Chinese college team won a trophy at the Robo Cup after scoring the most goals [2][3]