EngineAI released a video showing its humanoid T800 robot delivering a hard kick to the midsection of CEO Zhao Tongyang. The footage was presented as a response to earlier accusations that a prior showcase of the robot’s punching and running abilities had been CGI. The new clip emphasizes the robot’s combat capabilities, including running, kicking and punching, and serves as promotion for an upcoming robot boxing match. Earlier robot fighting events in Hangzhou featured smaller bots, but the T800 appears to be a more advanced contender in the growing trend of combat-oriented humanoid robots. Read more →