China's Humanoid Robots Make Strides in Autonomous Soccer Matches

China hosted its first fully autonomous AI robot football match featuring humanoid robots competing in three-a-side games, highlighting advancements in robotics and AI, though the robots still struggled with basic gameplay. The event was used as a testing ground for humanoid robots, with university teams competing and Tsinghua University winning the championship. The event showcased the potential for future human-robot sports interactions but also revealed the current limitations of robotic agility and coordination.