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
The China Media Group (CMG), the country's flagship broadcaster, completed the fifth and final rehearsal of the highly anticipated Spring Festival Gala on Saturday.
A variety of performances were presented, including creative shows, songs and dances, acrobatics, operas, martial arts, sketches and magic tricks, creating a vibrant and festive atmosphere.
During the rehearsal, the coordination was impeccably smooth between the main venue in Beijing and four sub-venues, Harbin in northeast China's Heilongjiang, Yiwu in Zhejiang Province and Hefei in Anhui Province, both in east China, and Yibin in Sichuan Province in southwest China. Each of the sub-venues showcased its unique festive traditions and distinctive cultural heritage.
The gala, set to be aired on Chinese New Year's Eve on February 16 this year, will combine traditional Chinese culture with modern stagecraft, as well as cross-cultural performances featuring international artists.
Commonly known as "Chunwan" in Chinese, the gala has been broadcast live every Chinese New Year's Eve since 1983 and has been recognized by Guinness World Records as the most-watched annual television program on the planet.
Just over a year ago, the Spring Festival itself was inscribed on UNESCO's Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
Final rehearsal for 2026 Spring Festival Gala completes
