India, Nov. 5 -- A humanoid robot in China has stunned spectators after continuing to fight even after its opponent delivered a powerful kick that knocked its head off during a combat match. The extraordinary moment, captured on video, has gone viral on social media, drawing attention to the rapid advances in robotics and artificial intelligence.

The incident took place during the opening event of the Ultimate Robot Knock-out Legend (URKL), a humanoid robot combat tournament held in Shenzhen's Nanshan Cultural and Sports Centre on July 16. The match featured two EngineAI T800 humanoid robots, known as White Eagle and Matador, battling inside a specially designed fighting cage.

In the footage circulating on X, the two machines can be see...