After watching numerous videos of humanoid robots adopting kung-fu poses, having seven bells kicked out of them, and generally looking like they’re up for a fight, it’s little surprise that humanoid boxing is now being touted as an emerging sport.

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Chinese EV company XPENG's next-gen humanoid robot IRON has a distinctly feminine appearance, including breasts. Here's why.

Several firms including Tesla are vying to build humanoid robots. But widespread adoption faces hurdles including safety concerns and regulatory challenges

XPeng is one of a growing number of companies keen to develop and deploy humanoid robots in the workplace and even in the home. Though the technology isn’t quite there, recent advancements in AI technologies have given the sector a boost as engineers work to perfect their designs.

In April 2025, Beijing-based startup RoboParty formally launched with an ambition to build a fully open-source bipedal humanoid robot platform. The founder, Huang Yi (born 2004), made headlines as one of China’s youngest humanoid-robot entrepreneurs.