Preparations by both contestants and organizers are moving full steam in the run-up to the world's first robot fighting competition which will kick off in Hangzhou City of east China's Zhejiang on Sunday night, setting the stage for an electrifying battle of robots. The event, titled China Media Group (CMG) World Robot Contest: Mech Combat Arena Competition, will be livestreamed globally in the Olympic Sports Center in Hangzhou.
Four human contestants, each representing their respective teams, have been busy practicing ahead of the event, controlling their robots through hand-held controllers in the arena to fine-tune their humanoid robot players. 。
"It's truly amazing. The sound when the metal hits metal is really powerful, and I'm sure many viewers will be eager to try it out themselves after watching," said Jiao Tianqi, a contestant.
While the contestants continue perfecting their robots, the event organizing team has completed the setup and calibration of the arena. Lighting, sound systems, and cameras have all been tested multiple times, and the team has conducted several full-run simulations to ensure a seamless show.
"We'll showcase how the robots compete through algorithms and how the robot's torque (rotational force) is unleashed, all explained in simple, accessible language on the TV. We've also incorporated many stylized designs and invited top domestic robotics experts for live comments. We believe this will provide a visual representation of the future of robotics technology," said Jiang Hua, chief technical director of the CMG robot fighting competition.
This innovative event has captured the attention of many tech enthusiasts and martial arts fans.
"I have relatively high expectations for China's robot technology. I'm hoping for further technological progress which allows robots to achieve better coordination," said Zhu Zizhen, a resident.
"Starting with performance of Unitree's robots at the Spring Festival Gala earlier this year, China's robotics manufacturing industry has made great strides. We hope to see robots perform like martial arts masters, providing a more thrilling and innovative experience," said Yuan Zhihui, a tourist from Nanjing, east China's Jiangsu.
Contestants, organizers getting ready for world's first robot fighting competition in east China's Hangzhou
