Watch: Humanoid robot throws punches, kicks influencer across cage
A six-foot-tall humanoid robot faced off against an influencer in San Francisco in a "Human vs Terminator" robot fight organized by US robotics company REK. The event was part of REK's work on a virtual reality combat game. The influencer, Frankie LaPenna, engaged the remotely controlled humanoid robot inside a cage, throwing several punches and kicks.
The robot responded with powerful kicks, causing LaPenna to be sent across the cage multiple times. Despite the force of the strikes, LaPenna continued to engage with the machine. REK stated that the fight was a step closer to the fight cage, aiming to develop a fast-paced virtual reality game where humans control humanoid robots in head-to-head battles.
The footage quickly drew reactions online, with users speculating about the future of professional combat sports involving human-controlled robots. Some even predicted that such matches could become a part of the UFC within the next five years.
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