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REK.tv is a platform focused on robot combat events where autonomous or remotely controlled robots battle in arenas. REK stands for Robot Entertainment Kombat.

Is EngineAI China’s Next Humanoid Robotics Giant?

August 20, 2026 by Mike Kalil
EngineAI humanoid robots at Luxshare ICT's Suzhou factory

Chinese robotics startups are racing to become the next major player to tap markets for massive amounts of capital. Among the front of the pack is Shenzhen-based EngineAI, known for its T800 humanoids.

EngineAI’s T800 Loses Its Head, Refuses to Back Down During First URKL Fight

July 18, 2026 by Mike Kalil
EngineAI T800 robot fights after losing its head during URKL opening night

A Chinese T800 robot lost its head during what was billed as the world’s first autonomous humanoid fighting event. It kept going like nothing happened, as its head dangled by wires.

China’s T800 Humanoid Robot Hits America as Import Ban Gains Support

June 29, 2026 by Mike Kalil
Illustration: China's Terminator in the USA

China’s Terminator has entered the US, but its stay might be short-lived as support grows in Washington for a ban on Chinese robot imports.

Unitree G1 Gives Engineer Harsh Lesson in Viral Teleoperation Video

January 5, 2026December 28, 2025 by Mike Kalil
Viral Unitree G1 robot kicking human teleoperator

A viral video from a Chinese lab shows an engineer learning the hard way to give robots space during testing.

REK Brings MMA-Trained Humanoid Robots on US Tour

November 8, 2025November 8, 2025 by Mike Kalil

REK (Robot Entertainment Kombat) is taking its humanoid robot fighting league on the road with the launch of REK America.

China’s Boxing Humanoids Invade the US as Security Concerns Mount

December 27, 2025September 30, 2025 by Mike Kalil
Unitree robot in the ring

A record crowd just turned out to watch Chinese humanoid robots battle in San Francisco as concerns rise about the safety and security of the machines.

Tesla, Xpeng Humanoids Enter the Real World as Safety Concerns Rise

November 2, 2025July 21, 2025 by Mike Kalil
Xpeng's Iron and Tesla Optimus humanoid robots in service roles

EV makers Tesla and Xpeng are officially sending their AI-powered humanoid robots into the world as yet another scary viral video heightens concerns about the rush smart machines into workplaces and homes.

China’s Humanoids Emerge in SF Robot Fight Club as Tech Advances Rapidly

January 25, 2026July 8, 2025 by Mike Kalil
Humanoid Robot Fight Club Illustration

After months of training for battle, China’s humanoid robots are popping up everywhere in the West.

When Robots Fight: From Rock ‘Em Sock ‘Em to BattleBots to Next-Gen Combat

November 2, 2025May 13, 2025 by Mike Kalil
Fighting Robots

Starting in the 1980s, groups of people uniquely obsessed with machines began gathering in garages, rec centers, and science fiction …

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Malfunction or Skynet? Robot Goes Berserk in Leaked Chinese Lab Footage

November 2, 2025May 4, 2025 by Mike Kalil
AI-powered humanoid robot goes berserk in leaked Chinese lab footage

Footage making the rounds on social media shows an AI-powered humanoid robot having a startling meltdown without warning.

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