Beta Test Revealed | Hardcore Competition: A Quick Look at the Latest URKL Robot Combat League Developments
Real combat, real testing, real fights—EngineAI recently used its full-sized humanoid robot T800 to conduct an internal combat test, thoroughly verifying safety, stability, explosive power, anti-interference ability, and the excitement of the event. At the same time, the URKL Global Humanoid Robot Free Combat League qualifiers have reached an intense stage. So far, over 60 teams from top universities and technology companies around the world have registered to compete. With fierce competition and an initial landscape forming, the results of the top 32 qualifiers will be announced soon.
Note: The above is EngineAI’s internal testing footage; the URKL main competition has not started yet.
About the URKL Competition
The URKL Global Humanoid Robot Free Combat League is a top-level humanoid robot competition open to global universities, enterprises, and research institutions. The event upholds core values of open source, technical collaboration, fair play, and safe nonviolent competition. It focuses on core technologies such as humanoid robot motion control, balance algorithms, perception and decision-making, power systems, and structural protection. Teams are encouraged to boost their robots’ abilities through algorithm innovation, custom-made protective gear, and engineering optimization. This is not only a professional competitive platform, but also a stage for exciting matches and valuable technical exchange.
This season, all competitors will use the EngineAI T800 full-sized humanoid robot. The robot’s technology has matured: high-performance power modules combined with an intelligent control system enable smooth execution of complex moves like combo punches and spinning kicks. It also excels in posture adjustment, dynamic perception, and shock resistance, handling intense matchups with ease.
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Competition Structure and Format
The event uses a tiered advancement system with a “qualifying round + group double round robin + double elimination” format. There are four main stages:
[Qualifying Round] All registered teams submit online simulations for competition, with 32 teams advancing to the main event.
[Entry Round] The qualifying teams deploy their robots in-person, and live performance determines which 16 move on.
[Group Stage] The 16 teams are randomly divided into 4 groups for double round robin matches. Losers are eliminated and winners advance, with 8 teams making it to the finals.
[Finals] The top 8 teams enter a double elimination format, facing off over multiple rounds to decide the champion, runner-up, and third place winners.
This season has already gathered 60 top teams, including groups from Tsinghua University, Zhejiang University, University of Hong Kong, Stanford University, UC Berkeley, and other well-known institutions from home and abroad—expect plenty of highlights.
Big Prizes Await—Go All Out for Your Dreams
The URKL prize pool is here!!!
The champion will take home a ¥10,000,000 gold belt or equivalent cash. The runner-up and third place will win precious metal medals worth ¥2,000,000 and ¥1,000,000 respectively (or cash). Fourth place gets ¥200,000 cash plus a limited-edition T800. Teams placing 5th–8th will each receive a limited-edition T800 as well.
It’s not just about cash and honor—team members who crack the top 8 will also unlock EngineAI’s exclusive fast-track employment program, going straight to the final interview stage with priority hiring! Million-yuan prizes, limited edition robots, direct job offers—every surprise is ready for those who dare to compete!
Salute to every dreamer who dares to explore.
These generous rewards recognize the technical strength of the competitors and support ongoing innovation in robotics. The skills and achievements developed in the competition will help drive advances in patrolling, intelligent traffic management, business services, industrial manufacturing, scientific research, education, and more. This is how events like this accelerate technological innovation and create a thriving ecosystem.
The next matches are coming soon
Major announcements are on the way
Get ready for exciting battles—stay tuned!
