Human vs Robot: REK put a human in the ring with a six-foot humanoid robot
Creator Frankie LaPenna took the kicks in REK's latest pitch for turning teleoperated humanoids into a spectator sport.
By Ryan Merket · Published
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Why it matters
REK is building a media and training loop around teleoperated humanoids: viral stunts draw spectators, while its simulator recruits pilots for live events.
REK staged a human-versus-humanoid kickboxing demonstration in San Francisco on Friday, September 18th, putting creator Frankie LaPenna (@frankie_lapenna) inside a cage with a six-foot robot.
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