RobotBoxeCulture
Robot combat in pop culture, from Real Steel and BattleBots to the history and stories that surround the sport.
How Real Steel Made Its Robots: Animatronics, CGI, MoCap
Real Steel mixed full-size animatronics, 3D-printed models, CGI and motion capture. See how Atom and the other robots reached the screen.
Real Steel 2: Is the Sequel or Disney+ Series Confirmed?
Real Steel 2 has no confirmed release date. See what Shawn Levy said about the sequel and Disney+ series—and what remains unconfirmed.
EngineAI T800 vs. Terminator T-800: Real Robot or Movie?
EngineAI’s T800 is a real humanoid; the Terminator T-800 is fiction. Compare the name, hardware, AI, purpose and capabilities.
Can the T800 Become a Movie Stunt Robot? Moskino’s Plan
Moskino plans to prepare an EngineAI T800 for filmmaking after Moscow’s Robot Show. Explore the stunt potential, motion capture and limitations.
Real Steel vs. URKL: What the Film Got Right About Robot Fighting
Real Steel imagined robot boxing in 2011. Compare Atom and Zeus with URKL’s real humanoid fights, teams, controls, recovery and spectacle.
From Real Steel to Shenzhen: How Robot Fighting Became Real
How robot fighting went from the movie Real Steel to a real league: BattleBots, UFC, and EngineAI's URKL bringing humanoid combat to Shenzhen.