Humanoid robots set to compete in the world's first robot fighting competition in Hangzhou City of east China's Zhejiang Province went through stress tests on Wednesday, proving their ability to perform the combat matches and providing data for organizers to adjust rules.
The China Media Group (CMG) World Robot Contest: Mech Combat Arena Competition, scheduled for Sunday, will be livestreamed globally.
The first round of stress tests on Wednesday covered the entire process of the game, including exhibition matches and competition matches, and were joined by ring announcers, anchors, and professional referees.
Based on test results, the rules of the game have been basically determined and are subject to further adjustments, according to organizers.
It's also set that robots will be remote-controlled when fighting in the arena, the organizers added.
A significance of the game is to test the robots' ability to learn. When the robots are able to dance, exercise and fight, they will be made lighter for application in people's daily life and production, according to developers.
Humanoid robots prepare for fighting competition in China's Hangzhou
Humanoid robots prepare for fighting competition in China's Hangzhou
Preparations for the 38th Sun Island International Snow Sculpture Art Expo are entering their final construction stage in Harbin, the capital of northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, with 70 percent of the work completed.
Covering an area of 1.5 million square meters, this year's expo will feature more than 260 snow sculptures.
All sculptures are expected to be completed by late December.
At the entrance of the expo stands "Mr. Snowman," an iconic snow sculpture towering 23.8 meters high and crafted from 5,000 cubic meters of snow. Inside the park, visitors are welcomed by two charming panda snow sculptures representing Zhi Shi and Zhi Ma, the pair of giant pandas that made Sun Island their home in August this year.
With the upcoming lunar year being the Year of the Horse, horses have become especially popular at this year's expo.
Another unique feature of this year's expo is the broadcasting studio of China Media Group (CMG). This marks the second consecutive year that CMG has established a studio at the expo.
In about a week, the expo will officially open its doors to visitors, offering an experience of the romance and joy of winter in this stunning frozen wonderland.
Preparation for 38th int’l snow sculpture art expo enters final stage in Harbin
