Fighting robots is a cultural fantasy going back at least to Richard Matheson's 1956 story "Steel." One Detroit impresario is now bringing the idea to the stage — and real audiences.

This video follows a crash-course attempt to pilot humanoid fighting robots for UFB - a live “robot fight club” where humans control brawling machines in real time. After learning the basics by ...

SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- New virtual reality-controlled fighting humanoid robots faced off at a boxing gym in San Francisco Tuesday night. It was a preview fight to a larger robot battle being held ...

Robots mirroring movements of their human "pilots" exchange punches during the Ultimate Fighting Bots competition on the sidelines of the annual Consumer Electronics ...

The two humanoid robots wearing boxing gloves and headgear stepped mechanically toward each other, arms periodically shooting into the air, before one landed a punch and sent the other toppling to the ...

Inspired by the film Real Steel, the World Robot Conference in Beijing showcased real robot boxing matches, captivating audiences with upgraded GI robots exhibiting human-like fighting abilities. The ...

RoboFest 2026 will feature interactive experiences and live demonstrations across four zones. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Chinese humanoid robots are having a moment in the spotlight after a standout performance at the country's annual Spring ...