Beijing Stages 2,000 Humanoid Robots in 51 World Games Events
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Updated · Newsday · Aug 25
Beijing Stages 2,000 Humanoid Robots in 51 World Games Events
3 articles · Updated · Newsday · Aug 25
Summary
More than 2,000 humanoid robots competed in Beijing at the second World Humanoid Robot Games, an Olympic-style meet spanning 51 events from sprinting and long jump to table tennis and ballroom dance.
The program extended beyond sports into team contests built around real-world tasks, including household work, hotel services and emergency response.
Competition footage showed both advances and limits: robots raced 100 meters, cleared jumps and performed breakdance routines, while some fell, hit barriers or had to be carried off.
One large robot caught fire after winning a 100-meter heat on Tuesday, underscoring the technical strain on machines showcased in China’s high-profile robotics event.