AI firm SenseTime unveils consumer robot that plays Chinese game of Go, as it seeks to fend off US encirclement

Equipped with a robotic arm, a display screen and a board, the robot can cover a wide range of abilities. SenseTime tested the waters in its consumer-facing business last August when it launched an AI robot that can play Chinese chess. — SCMP

SenseTime, the Chinese artificial-intelligence (AI) company struggling under US sanctions, has launched a robot that can play the ancient strategy board game Go, as it continues to seek revenue from consumers.

SenseRobot, which is in the company’s consumer product line-up, is designed to play the abstract Chinese board game, also known as Weiqi. Equipped with a robotic arm, a display screen and a board, the robot can cover a wide range of abilities from entry-level to professional level, according to a company release on Wednesday.