China's Robots Assemble For World Robot Games 2026 (Behind The Scenes)

As they keep coming, of course, I'm going to keep posting you, and I'm going to keep bringing them here so that you can be among the very first to see what's been happening so far. And once the 22nd arrives, of course, we'll be right on it to show you how each event will unfold or the footage we'll be able to obtain. Last year, there was a guy who was getting the footage from someone based on that side. So this year, I don't know how it's going to work because he's not really available anymore. But I think we will find a way. So in these preparation videos, there are many companies, including Booster Robotics. So Booster Robotics has been doing very well in soccer, but they can also run, yet they're somehow slow. And they usually make robots that are child-sized. And they are one of the companies capable of creating robots that can play football autonomously. Like they don't need a remote control to play football. It's a bit boring watching them play football. But now, when it comes to the World Robotics Games, it's somehow different. In this event, they are going to take part in so many activities or so many games. Usually they do running, and the running events will be 100 meters and 200 meters. And like those fast, fast races, and then all those short, fast races. And then they will go and participate in other events such as boxing. Then I think this year again, we're going to have something like, is it called tug of war? Where robots are trying to pull each other. There are different types of events—about 15 of them—arranged or prepared for this event. And just like last year, when it came to boxing, we just saw Unit 3 robots boxing against Unit 3 robots. This year it could be a little bit different. Perhaps we could see Unit 3 versus Engine AI, which might be incredibly amazing and also fascinating. Among the robots carrying out this preparation, there is another company called HONOR. So HONOR brought in their robots. If you recall, their robot managed to break the world record in the half marathon. And in this event now, I don't know if it's going to break the world record in the 100 meters or not. Because just a few days ago, or even yesterday, Unit 3 unveiled Superman, which is significantly faster than HONOR's robot. But you never know, as it depends on their remote operator gameplay and also how the event unfolds on the day. So that's what you're waiting for, besides HONOR. And I'm going to leave you with this boxing event that took place last year. The footage of it, that is. Because this was the most amazing event among last year's World Robot Games. And when I posted it, a lot of people came and said it was AI, this is AI, this is CGI. While you're on the ground, you live on a different continent. There's no way you can tell whether this is real or not. So I know once again this year we're going to have such sentiments. They're going to come from many people this time, or just a few, compared to last year. But basically, I think China is highly advanced when it comes to agility. They're so skilled at agility that their robots can perform these insane physical feats. For Old Zhou, the maximum torque at the knee can be 120 Nm, equivalent to a punch of medium strength from an adult. And the punch can reach 2 meters per second, while an excellent kickboxing athlete can reach 0.8 to 10 meters per second. So you can make a comparison. Both sides missed each other. In any case, this robot comes equipped with some basic combat skills, such as straight punches, hooks, and various swinging and kicking movements. The key lies in how our operator coordinates with the robot to carry out these strikes. In this competition, we have established some scoring rules for everyone. The main scoring areas when hitting the opponent are the torso and the head, as these areas are worth more points. Okay, now this right sweep comes up. On the right hook, there are some gaps. Robot contestants need to pay attention to the interaction, which is very important for this combat event. If you want to use boxing techniques, the distance between the two people should be relatively close. Otherwise, you might miss or fail to hit the opponent. However, if you want to use a hook technique with a whip kick, the two feet need to maintain a slight distance for better effect. Right hook, three right hooks, all hitting the side of the knee. Very good. You might be curious, actually, the robots are equipped with cameras. But this time, we can't see things within an 180-degree range. Of course, he fell down himself, but got up. Another kick. 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2. Alright. Within 10 seconds, the machine returns. Also, manage the scene, take a break, and then do some cool-down. What kind of impact would a situation like joint overheating have on the robot's subsequent actions? If the joint's normal heat level is within acceptable limits, but the joint overheats, it may impair the overall performance of the joint's movement. The change in joint movement performance will affect the coordination of its original movement. Alright, this is after the first match has ended. Let's take a look here. The robot we just saw after being hit and knocked down. Just now, we saw the female contestant, currently with a score of 26-4, leading the male contestant. Their starting stance is the same as our human competitors, using their right hand to protect the face and neck. While probing the opponent with a left jab, a straight punch. This is a combination of punches, a mix of left and right hooks. Oh, this is directly pushing forward in balance, hoping that the short range can generate more profit. Okay, right hand, right hand, straight punch. Oh, this is a series of punches without any setup. Bilad has not left. The two need to pay attention to this. We can always see in the match that sometimes the contestants miss each other. Mr. Chen, what is the reason for this? The fundamental issue remains the operator's fault. They failed to adjust the direction properly. Our operator is also holding a remote control similar to a joystick. Yes, but that remote control is relatively more complex because our robot is indeed quite complex. with many degrees of freedom and numerous actions to control. The requirements for the operator are very high, especially their reaction ability. Okay, now push him to the sideline position. Repeatedly using the forward punch. Okay, the direction is wrong, not right. Both sides have now reached the boundary. Missed it, missed it. Quickly turn around—they're all behind the opponent. Oh, your foot kicked up. From the screen, you can see a few small green dots flashing red on this side of the robot. This is the location under the robot's arm.