Imagine two robots taking part in an exciting boxing match under the guidance of their human handlers.
Now, that idea has been brought to life, thanks to a Chinese team of engineers and their spectacular creation: Qibbot.
A one-armed robot designed to mirror the real movements of a skilled human fighter, Qibbot takes orders from its human operators. They can control its actions from the sidelines, as a sports coach might do.
The robot's inventor, Geng Tao, recently posted a demonstration video online that has attracted thousands of views.
It is the "world's fastest" fighting robot, and its arm extends to 1.5 metres. "Boxing robots should be big," Geng says.
