3/22/2025 – The European Chess Union (ECU) has proud to announce a landmark partnership with SenseRobot, a leading innovator in AI technology solutions. The Hong Kong based company aims at redefining the future of home intelligence through groundbreaking AI innovation, including the large-scale production of home-use AI robotic arms. So why the cooperation with the ECU? You'll never guess.
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The European Chess Union (ECU), the governing body for chess across Europe with 54 member federations, is proud to announce a landmark partnership with SenseRobot based in Hong Kong (www.senserobotchess.com), a leading innovator in AI technology solutions.
This strategic collaboration marks a significant step forward in ECU’s commitment to advancing chess education and technology across Europe. As part of this comprehensive partnership, each ECU member federation will receive a complimentary AI chess robot, demonstrating both organizations’ dedication to making advanced chess technology accessible to players across the continent.
“This partnership with SenseRobot represents our ongoing commitment to embracing innovative technologies in chess education and play,” said Zurab Azmaiparashvili, President of the European Chess Union. “By providing our member federations with state-of-the-art chess robots, we’re enhancing the learning experience for players of all levels.”
“Our partnership with the European Chess Union reflects our commitment to innovation in chess education and competition,” said Tommy Tang, Founder and CEO of SenseRobot. “By equipping ECU’s member federations with our AI-powered chess robots, we make advanced chess technology more accessible and engaging, especially for young players. This collaboration not only enhances training but also inspires more children to explore chess through interactive and intelligent gameplay. We are excited to work with ECU to shape the future of chess education in Europe.”
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SenseRobot has a robotic arm that plays like a human, with the games conducted on a physical board. It can compete online with players all over the world, and has 25 coaching levels. From beginner lessons to grandmaster strategies, it’s the perfect coach and partner for chess enthusiasts.
This is the setup in your games against the SenseRobot.
Here's a video that displays how it grasps and moves pieces.
Here are some initial reactions:
Emily from Georgia: This AI chess robot is absolutely amazing! My child spent the whole day playing chess with it and never got bored. It feels like a smart playmate that adjusts the difficulty based on his skill level. He's learned so much about chess, and I couldn't be happier!
Lisa from Texas: This AI chess robot is very smart, and the quality is excellent! It can play remote games and automatically match the difficulty level. The operation is straightforward, and my parents picked it up quickly. It's now their go-to for entertainment every day.
Is this product going to be a run-away success? We shall wait and see.
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