Robots compete in hi-tech world cup

The video covers the RoboCop 2008 event, where modern robots perform Tai Chi. Participants from 33 countries gather in Suzhou, China, to compete. Robots serve as entertainment, especially for teenagers, and most contestants are PhD students showcasing their technology. The competition includes various robot categories, from slow humanoids to fast small-sized robots, all playing autonomously. RoboCop is a prestigious tournament for engineering students, requiring sophisticated hardware and strategy. The mission is to create autonomous robots capable of winning against human soccer teams by 2050, highlighting the potential for technological growth over 40 years.

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