Beijing, the capital of the Chinese mainland, played host to the inaugural World Humanoid Robot Games, drawing 280 teams from 16 countries and regions for a four-day showdown of machines.
Competitors went head-to-head in 26 events designed to test speed, strategy, and stability. Highlights included the world’s first humanoid robot 100-meter sprint and a fully autonomous 5v5 robot football match.
Robots blitzed the track in under 12 seconds, delighting crowds with human-like strides powered by AI algorithms. On the pitch, autonomous teams demonstrated tactical play, with the final whistle sealing a dramatic 3-2 finish.
Beyond the thrill, organizers view the Games as a benchmark for intelligent machine evolution. Data-driven insights from each race and match will inform collaborative AI platforms, setting the stage for robotic assistants in fields like disaster relief and eldercare.
As the curtain falls on this milestone event, the global robotics community is already eyeing next year’s edition. One thing is clear: the age of agile, autonomous humanoids has officially arrived.
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Sprinting and football on show as World Humanoid Robot Games wrap up
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