[AIbase] A new underground entertainment is emerging in San Francisco - humanoid robot fighting clubs. In steel cages, humanoid robots fight fiercely under the remote control of VR pilots, with the audience cheering loudly. This unusual scene is backed by Chinese-made hardware, an American-built competition stage, and AI giving the robots deadly capabilities.

Underground Robot Fighting: The Collision of Technology and Entertainment

According to a report shared by tech writer Ashlee Vance, underground robot fighting clubs in San Francisco are becoming a new gathering place for tech enthusiasts and geeks. In these secret events, humanoid robots are locked in steel cages for intense battles. The operators controlling these robots are not on-site, but rather "pilots" who remotely operate them using VR equipment.

Live audiences can watch these robot battles up close and experience the impact of metal collisions. This form of combining high technology with entertainment spectacle is attracting increasing attention.

Chinese Manufacturing, American Stage

The report specifically mentions that the hardware of most fighting humanoid robots comes from Chinese manufacturers. China's rapid development in the field of humanoid robot hardware has provided a solid technical foundation for these underground fighting clubs. Meanwhile, the United States provides the stage and audience for showcasing this technology.

This "Chinese-made hardware, American-built stage" model reflects the collaboration and division of labor in the global AI and robotics industry.

AI Grants Deadly Capabilities

AI technology plays a key role in these robot fights. Through AI algorithms, these robots can perform more flexible and precise movements, making the fights more entertaining. The report mentions "AI makes them lethal," implying that AI technology enables these robots to display remarkable abilities in combat.

The combination of VR remote control and AI-based decision-making represents a new direction in human-machine collaboration. Pilots can experience the robot's perspective through VR equipment, while AI handles complex motion control.

Technology Ethics and Future Outlook

Although current robot fighting is mainly an entertainment form, it has also sparked discussions about the application of AI and robot technologies. As humanoid robot technology continues to advance, similar competitive activities may become more common.

Tech writer Ashlee Vance's interest in this topic also reflects the ongoing attention of the tech community to the development trends of AI and robot technologies.

(This article is compiled from media reports by X@ashleevance, X@jeffs2009, etc.)