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 ...

Chinese robotics firm EngineAI has launched a humanoid robot combat league in Shenzhen with a 10 million yuan (US$1.44 ...

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

China’s fairy-inspired humanoid robot Elf Xuan drew widespread attention for its lifelike facial expressions at a recent robotics gala.

“One motion, one mistake, one lesson at a time.” That mantra, repeated by operators inside a sprawling 4,000‑square‑meter facility in Shanghai, captures the essence of China’s latest push in humanoid ...

On the outskirts of Beijing, young Chinese entrepreneur Cheng Hao sits on an indoor soccer pitch – but this turf isn’t for humans. It’s where engineers working for his start-up, Booster Robotics, ...

China is getting ready to celebrate the Lunar New Year, and the festivities will include robots. Ahead of the celebration next week, some venues in Beijing have been setting the stages — such as those ...