https://robotcombatworld.comRobot combat videos, competition results and explained robotics news from around the world.en-UShttps://robotcombatworld.com/en/articles/combat-robot-weight-class-names-by-region-guide/https://robotcombatworld.com/en/articles/combat-robot-weight-class-names-by-region-guide/Use the event organizer’s numerical mass limit, offered classes and applicable rules version instead of assuming a familiar weight-class name has the same meaning in every region.https://robotcombatworld.com/en/articles/combat-robot-radio-failsafe-test-guide/https://robotcombatworld.com/en/articles/combat-robot-radio-failsafe-test-guide/Set the receiver to neutral or no output on signal loss, disable hold-last-command behavior, confirm the ESCs remove power, and reproduce TRBL’s inspection by switching off the transmitter. Drive and weapon power must be cut within 1 second; weapon coast-down is assessed separately.https://robotcombatworld.com/en/articles/combat-robot-pre-match-inspection-guide/https://robotcombatworld.com/en/articles/combat-robot-pre-match-inspection-guide/TRBL checks class weight, rapid isolation of drive and weapon power, a secure physical weapon lock and a radio failsafe that cuts power to both systems. Impact Robotics League requires robots to remain unpowered outside a closed arena or compliant test box and documents battery handling, weapon locks and test-box preparation. Impact Robotics League says its rules can change. TRBL identifies its Turkish rulebook as binding.https://robotcombatworld.com/en/articles/45th-robo-one-power-isolation-switch-guide/https://robotcombatworld.com/en/articles/45th-robo-one-power-isolation-switch-guide/The revised rule requires a physical, direct cutoff between the battery and robot. A mechanical switch or suitably accessible and secured connector is permitted, while MOSFET- or relay-only isolation is not.https://robotcombatworld.com/en/articles/arc-humanoid-robot-match-viewer-guide/https://robotcombatworld.com/en/articles/arc-humanoid-robot-match-viewer-guide/The documented gameplay model pairs a pilot with a motion-mirroring avatar, matches platforms of similar scale and scores sensor-detected strikes across head, chest and abdomen zones.Mon, 02 Nov 2026 19:10:51 GMThttps://robotcombatworld.com/en/articles/robo-one-down-slip-owaza-guide/https://robotcombatworld.com/en/articles/robo-one-down-slip-owaza-guide/ROBO-ONE scores an opponent-caused fall as one down, treats a collision or trip as a slip and awards two downs for an officially recognized owaza. Recovery, timeout and scoring rules then determine the winner.Mon, 02 Nov 2026 19:10:51 GMThttps://robotcombatworld.com/en/articles/robo-one-three-year-ranking-guide/https://robotcombatworld.com/en/articles/robo-one-three-year-ranking-guide/ROBO-ONE rankings use preliminary and final results from the past three years, with greater weight given to recent tournaments. The top 3 robots in each division receive waived participation fees and conditional finals access at their next tournament.Mon, 02 Nov 2026 19:10:51 GMThttps://robotcombatworld.com/en/articles/robo-one-viewer-guide-match-rankings/https://robotcombatworld.com/en/articles/robo-one-viewer-guide-match-rankings/Viewers should distinguish valid-attack downs from slips, track the 3-down threshold, recovery rule, overtime and 2-down owaza, then treat the tournament result as an input to a separately weighted three-year ranking. The supplied evidence does not support an exact points calculation.Mon, 02 Nov 2026 19:10:51 GMThttps://robotcombatworld.com/en/articles/unitree-robot-vs-human-sparring-autonomy-claim/https://robotcombatworld.com/en/articles/unitree-robot-vs-human-sparring-autonomy-claim/Unitree presents its video as fully autonomous humanoid robot combat. The video labels panels “Actual footage” and “Predictive modeling for future planning.” Interesting Engineering reports that UnifoLM-X2-1.0 was used to spar with a human partner in real time.Sat, 31 Oct 2026 18:12:10 GMThttps://robotcombatworld.com/en/articles/holoboxing-seven-minute-training-simulation/https://robotcombatworld.com/en/articles/holoboxing-seven-minute-training-simulation/The claimed duration covers additional high-level policy training built on a pretrained, frozen whole-body controller. The reported bouts and Figure E.1 are simulation-only evidence, not a demonstration of physical robot boxing.Sat, 31 Oct 2026 17:12:55 GMThttps://robotcombatworld.com/en/articles/cmg-mech-combat-arena-hangzhou-broadcast/https://robotcombatworld.com/en/articles/cmg-mech-combat-arena-hangzhou-broadcast/The CMG contest combined a performance match with scored robot bouts. Its coverage identifies human operators and names AI Strategist as champion.Fri, 30 Oct 2026 20:27:11 GMThttps://robotcombatworld.com/en/articles/hypershock-vs-valkyrie-battlebots-faceoffs/https://robotcombatworld.com/en/articles/hypershock-vs-valkyrie-battlebots-faceoffs/BattleBots supplies the fight video; its separate HyperShock profile identifies the builder, team and vertical disc weapon.Fri, 30 Oct 2026 20:27:11 GMThttps://robotcombatworld.com/en/articles/unitree-h2-g1-knee-strike-sparring-demo/https://robotcombatworld.com/en/articles/unitree-h2-g1-knee-strike-sparring-demo/Unitree frames the H2/G1 confrontation as a reliability test and warns viewers against imitation.Fri, 30 Oct 2026 20:27:11 GMT