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CES 2026: Humanoid Robots Battle in Interactive Fighting Showdown

1/9/2026

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At CES 2026 in Las Vegas, humanoid robots competed in Ultimate Fighting Bots (UFB), blending robotics with mixed martial arts.
The robots mimic pilots' movements with Nintendo motion-sensing controllers to create matches that entertain rather than battles.
Vitaly Bulatov, co-founder of Ultimate Fighting Bots (UFB), cites storytelling potential and appeal to a tech-savvy audience.
The event signals a shift to interactive, immersive format that changes how robot competitions engage viewers.

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Story summary

At CES 2026 in Las Vegas, humanoid robots competed in Ultimate Fighting Bots (UFB), blending robotics with mixed martial arts.
The robots mimic pilots' movements with Nintendo motion-sensing controllers to create matches that entertain rather than battles.
Vitaly Bulatov, co-founder of Ultimate Fighting Bots (UFB), cites storytelling potential and appeal to a tech-savvy audience.
The event signals a shift to interactive, immersive format that changes how robot competitions engage viewers.