In a groundbreaking fusion of technology and sport, robot teams from around the globe have arrived in Beijing for the inaugural World Humanoid Robot Games! Taking place from August 14 to 17 in the Chinese capital, 30 teams from regions like the United States, Brazil, Germany, and Portugal are set to battle it out on the soccer field.
These humanoid robots, equipped with advanced visual sensors and powered entirely by artificial intelligence, play in fully autonomous 5-on-5 matches. They not only chase the ball with agility but are also designed to stand up on their own after a fall—talk about resilience! 🤖⚽
The Shanhai Team from China Agricultural University, fresh off a runners-up finish at the RoboCup Humanoid Robot Soccer World Cup in Brazil, is relying on a powerful hardware platform provided by Chinese company Booster Robotics. Leader Yang Shaoshuai explained that while the platform excels in dribbling and ball control algorithms, his team focuses on upgrading the robots' perception, positioning, and decision-making skills.
Meanwhile, Antonio Ribeiro and his colleagues from Portugal's University of Minho, who formed their team just two weeks ago, are busy developing their own software from the ground up—even crafting custom feet to boost performance. Despite current soccer skills being compared to that of a five to six-year-old child, all teams agree that these robots are evolving fast!
China is taking a bold step forward in integrating AI-powered humanoid robotics into sports, using events like this as a real-world proving ground. With innovation meeting athleticism, the World Humanoid Robot Games promise a thrilling preview of the future where technology and sports collide.
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Teams prepare for inaugural World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing
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