An American company has successfully created a boxing robot named "Nadia," which has demonstrated remarkable fighting abilities, including boxing, according to professional athlete standards. The emergence of this "robot" raises significant debate about the future of combat sports, along with concerns about its potential use in attacks against ordinary humans.
Western media outlets released a video showcasing the boxing robot's impressive capabilities as it sparred with a human, delivering some notable punches. Expectations suggest that this "robot" represents the next generation of robotics. The British newspaper "Daily Mail" compared this robot to the late legendary boxer Muhammad Ali, stating that it is a direct imitation of him.
The newspaper noted, "From a four-legged robotic goalkeeper to the AI-enhanced table tennis champion produced by Google, several robots have already begun to infiltrate the world of sports... and now, it seems that robots are preparing to take on professionals in the boxing arena."
"Nadia" was developed through a joint effort by the American companies (IHMC Robotics) and (Boardwalk Robotics). One viewer commented, "Wait until Mr. Robot gets his brain and hits you for real," as reported by the "Daily Mail."
According to (IHMC) on their website, the name of the robot is inspired by the famous gymnast Nadia Comăneci, symbolizing the ultimate design goal of achieving human-like range of motion. The robot has been designed to be flexible, featuring 29 joints, granting it some of the highest movement ranges of any robot to date.
The robot is remotely controlled by a researcher using a virtual reality headset and controllers, although developers claim it could function independently in the future. The research team involved in its development suggests that the robot could be utilized across various sectors, including firefighting, disaster response, and bomb disposal. The researchers added, "With the right set of abilities, Nadia will be capable of functioning as a human partner, expanding human presence without putting anyone at risk."
