South China to launch world's first full-size humanoid robot combat event

(ECNS) -- The world's first competition featuring full-size humanoid robots, the EngineAI Robot Free Combat Tournament: "Mecha King," is scheduled to take place in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, this December.

All participating robots will be life-sized, general-purpose humanoid robots. In addition to the combat, a new variety show will be launched, blending technology and entertainment to create viral content.

The organizing committee stated that Shenzhen EngineAI will provide the latest humanoid robots. Their source codes will be made public and available to all participating teams. 

Competing teams will engage as humanoid robot combat clubs and their robots must simulate human movements and perform combat actions under specified rules using intelligent decision-making systems to respond in real time to complex environments.

Guangdong is recognized as a leading hub for AI and robotics innovation in China. The province produces 240,000 industrial robots annually, accounting for 44% of the national total and covering the entire industry chain from components to complete machines and applications.

(By Gong Weiwei)