Robots go head-to-head and show off their martial arts 'skills' with some questionable punches and kicks
The competitors wore jerseys and headgear and launched punches and kicks in the direction of their opponent.
Watch the video above to see the 'battle' in Hangzhou, Zhejiang and the moment that made the crowd giggle.
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