Pakistan, June 29 -- BEIJING - In a groundbreaking event, fully autonomous humanoid robots faced off in China's first AI-powered football tournament, thrilling spectators with fast-paced action and impressive teamwork without any human input.

The 3v3 match, held Saturday night at the Beijing Smart E-sports Event Center, served as a test run for the upcoming 2025 World Humanoid Robot Games. These advanced robots showcased real-time strategy, coordination, and self-recovery after falls, pushing the boundaries of AI and robotics.

Unlike traditional robot competitions, these humanoid players operated entirely on AI algorithms. They moved independently, passed accurately, and even got carried off the field on stretchers, mimicking real-life ...