On May 25, 2025, a high-profile scientific and technological feast - "CMG World Robot Competition Series" Mecha Fighting Ring Competition will be grandly opened in Hangzhou. As the world's first humanoid robot fighting competition, it is undoubtedly a major breakthrough and innovation in the field of robotics, setting a new milestone for the development of the industry. The competition attracted the participation of four top teams including Unitree Technology, who will bring their carefully built robots to the live broadcast of CCTV's science and education channel to launch a fierce collision of strength and wisdom, presenting a wonderful "steel fight" for the global audience.
1. Unitree Technology: the demonstration of technical strength
As an important participant in this competition, Unitree Technology's technical strength should not be underestimated. Previously, Unitree Technology released the video "Unitree Iron Armor Boxer: Awakening, the humanoid robot G1 shows amazing fighting abilities. Not only is it capable of performing difficult grappling moves such as left and right hooks and side kicks, but it also quickly recovers itself and rejoins the fight after being knocked down, and its strong motion control system and uncompromising "will to fight" are impressive. With 23 degrees of freedom, the G1 is equipped with a self-developed Dex-3 three-finger dexterous hand with a gripping accuracy of 0.1 mm, and is equipped with the UnifoLMV2.0 system for efficient vision and decision support, which enables precise movement control and quick reflexes in combat.
In order to prepare for this competition, Unitree's technical team has conducted high-intensity algorithm training and hardware debugging in the past month. They optimized and improved the robot from multiple technical dimensions such as motion control, environmental perception, and power system management, aiming to create the most combat-effective lineup. This persistent pursuit of technical details and the spirit of continuous innovation not only reflects Unitree's professionalism in the field of robotics, but also lays a solid foundation for its excellent results in the competition.
Pictured: The 2025 Robot Fighting Competition is about to begin
2. The three strong teams: the diversity of the competitive landscape
In addition to Unitree, the other three participating teams also have their own characteristics and advantages, adding more uncertainty and enjoyment to the competition. Although the specific information of these three teams is not yet known, it is foreseeable that they have also invested a lot of resources and energy in the research and development of robotics technology, and have good strength. This diversified competition pattern will prompt the participating teams to continuously tap their own potential, break through technical bottlenecks, and promote the rapid development of robot fighting technology.
In the field of robot fighting, the innovation and application of technology can often stand out in the fierce competition. For example, the solution of technical problems such as balance control, motion planning, environmental perception and energy management requires a lot of time and energy for each participating team to invest a lot of time and energy in research and practice. The competition is an excellent platform for these teams to showcase their technical prowess and innovations, while also providing valuable experience and reference for the industry.
3. Competition content: the dual charm of exhibition matches and competitive matches
This mecha fighting ring competition is composed of two parts: exhibition and competition, and the rich and diverse competition content brings a new visual experience to the audience. In the exhibition match, the humanoid robot will challenge and demonstrate the traditional human sport - martial arts, including a single combat display and a group fighting display. This not only reflects the progress of robots in simulating human movements and behaviors, but also presents a visual feast full of futuristic technology for the audience.
Even more exciting is the competitive part, where the controllers of the four participating teams will operate the robots in real time and compete in multiple rounds to determine the final winner. This real-time operation mode increases the uncertainty and spectacle of the game, allowing the audience to feel the charm and passion of robot fighting more intuitively. At the same time, the competition also puts forward higher requirements for the performance of robots and the skills of controllers, which further promotes the development and application of robot technology.
4. The significance of the industry: to promote the innovation and application of robot technology
The holding of the CMG World Robot Competition and Mecha Fighting Ring is of great significance to the entire robot industry. First of all, it provides an important test bed for robotics, enabling companies to discover the shortcomings of their own technology and improve and upgrade them in a timely manner. Through the competition, the participating teams can learn and communicate with each other, promote the sharing and innovation of technology, and promote the continuous progress of robot technology in perception, decision-making, control and other aspects.
Secondly, the rise of robot fighting events will help stimulate the public's interest and attention to robotics and cultivate more technology enthusiasts and innovative talents. With the continuous development and application of robot technology, its value in education, entertainment, industry and other fields will be more fully reflected, creating more economic and social benefits for the society.
Finally, from the perspective of market size, according to an agency's prediction, the global humanoid robot market will reach $15 billion by 2030, and China will account for more than one-third of the share. This competition is not only a demonstration of technology, but also a powerful excavation of market potential, which is expected to attract more investors and enterprises to enter the field of robotics and inject new impetus into the sustainable development of the industry.
5. Future prospects: the development and challenges of robot fighting events
Although there are many highlights and positive significance, the development of robot fighting events still faces some challenges. For example, how to ensure the safety of the game and avoid the robot from causing damage to itself and the surrounding environment during the fight; how to formulate fair and reasonable rules of the game to ensure the fairness and authority of the game; and how to further improve the intelligence level of robots, so that they can make decisions and perform actions more autonomously in combat.
However, with the continuous advancement of technology and the continuous development of the industry, there is reason to believe that these challenges will be gradually solved. In the future, robot fighting events are expected to become an emerging form of sports entertainment, attracting more spectators and participants, and at the same time, it will also promote the application and commercialization of robot technology in more fields, creating a better future life for mankind.
