[–] soggywaffles 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
The same robots but remote controlled would be cool
I dont see that in the video. Many of the victories were won not by just rushing,but also tricks. One bot pulled a perfect matador,sidestepping its rushing opponent and letting them drive right off the ring. There does seem to be strategies involved that an AI would have trouble with,and if anyone can drive these things that well,it would be Japan or SoKo. Also near the end you can see a guy with a controller hanging around his neck.
[–] freedomite 0 points 2 points 2 points (+2|-0) ago
Imagine having to fight these things off in a robot apocalypse...
[–] TimeZeroHour 0 points 2 points 2 points (+2|-0) ago
Dang now I want to build a set of them.
[–] JimboBillyBobJustice 0 points 3 points 3 points (+3|-0) ago
Robot Sumo Westling!!!! Tonight on NHK
[–] baphometsrage 0 points 2 points 2 points (+2|-0) ago
It's cool, but it's almost like rock paper scissors at those speeds. Not much strategy except hoping yours works against the other guy's. Unless it's a serious event where they have scouting reports and multiple algorithms ready
[–] DUNGBEETLE [S] 0 points 6 points 6 points (+6|-0) ago
I like the one with the string on a set of arms that flips the opponents.
[–] ZYX321 0 points 10 points 10 points (+10|-0) ago
Neat! Looks like these are automated from the obvious speed and not so obvious pattern they seem to follow.
[–] Amadameus 0 points 8 points 8 points (+8|-0) ago
Yeah, I came here to say this. The super precise cornering and obvious "move to an edge so you can provoke a move from the opponent" tactic that one was using?
Only possible by computer reflexes.
[–] ZYX321 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
That makes it especially interesting to me. Like the .NET terrarium.
[–] gardening ago
The quick movements seem to be automated but there are also moments where you can tell it has human control, such as when they try to line each other up. Weird.