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Human versus robot cage fighting moves from sci-fi toward reality
Original: When UFC and Robot Wars collide – human versus robot cage fighting is no longer confined to sci-fi
Talk is growing about the prospect of cage fighting events pitting humans against robots, blending the spectacle of UFC with the machine-on-machine battles of Robot Wars. The idea, once confined to science fiction, is being framed as an emerging possibility as combat robotics and humanoid machines advance, raising questions about entertainment, safety and the future of fighting sports.
Why now: Advances in robotics are making the once-fanciful idea of human versus machine combat bouts look increasingly plausible, sparking curiosity and debate.
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- When UFC and Robot Wars collide – human versus robot cage fighting is no longer confined to sci-fi · Yahoo Tech
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