This is the amusing moment a robot faced off with an elderly man in a game of Chinese chess.

Footage shows the pensioner, 90, playing Xiangqi against the white AI-powered bot in Hebei, China.

The player can be seen strategically moving his pawn to counter the machine's attack on June 22.

Moments later, the robot responds by using its mechanical arm to grab a piece and place it beside its opponent's disk.

Robots have become increasingly popular in China, with many being showcased for their AI capabilities, precision, and interactive features.

Human- and animal-like robots are being developed in various countries, with China and the United States at the forefront of the emerging 'tech arms race.'

Few months ago, a military-style robot dog was reportedly deployed to help protect U.S. President-elect Donald Trump in Florida.

Eccentric billionaire Elon Musk, who played a prominent role in Trump's recent U.S. election victory, recently presented Optimus, describing it as a multi-functional assistant capable of handling household chores, playing with children, and assisting with various repetitive tasks.