California is trying to shut down robot vs. human cage matches

The California State Athletic Commission issued a cease‑and‑desist letter to startup Rek after it staged a bout between human Frankie LaPenna and a remotely piloted humanoid robot. The match took place on September 18 and was conducted using a virtual‑reality control system. The commission is moving to halt such robot‑versus‑human cage fights.

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