Overview

• Four Unitree G1 humanoid robots fought one-on-one kickboxing matches under the China Media Group World Robot Competition on May 25 in Hangzhou.
• Matches consisted of three two-minute rounds with points awarded for strikes and knockdown penalties if robots failed to recover within eight seconds.
• The robot nicknamed “AI Strategist,” operated by Lu Xin, secured the inaugural title with decisive strikes and rapid recoveries.
• Equipped with domestic AI-driven motion algorithms, the $16,000 G1 models demonstrated fluid punches, kicks, full-body coordination and speeds up to 2 m/s.
• Organizers intend to expand the series with a December event in Shenzhen featuring full-sized humanoid combat robots and broader industrial applications.