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China Debuts Fully Autonomous Humanoid Robot Soccer Matches in Beijing

It serves as a live proving ground for Beijing’s effort to refine AI-driven perception and control ahead of the World Humanoid Robot Games.

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Robots playing football

Overview

  • On June 28 in Beijing, four university teams used Booster Robotics hardware to stage fully autonomous 3-on-3 soccer matches powered entirely by AI.
  • Advanced visual sensors enabled ball tracking and agile movement, but robots frequently tipped over and were carried off on stretchers before self-righting on the sidelines.
  • Each academic team embedded proprietary algorithms for perception, decision-making, formations and passing strategies to advance embodied intelligence in live competition.
  • Observers likened the robots’ coordination to that of 5- to 6-year-old children, highlighting both rapid progress and persistent balance challenges.
  • The showcase aligns with China’s $47 billion robotics market strategy, using sports competitions as real-world AI testbeds ahead of December’s World Humanoid Robot Games.