China takes another major step in robotics with inaugural World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing
The inaugural World Humanoid Robot Games took place from 15 to 17 August at Beijing’s National Speed Skating Oval, built for the 2022 Winter Olympics. Check out key moments from the event in our gallery below.
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Beijing's National Speed Skating Oval, built for the 2022 Winter Olympics, hosted the World Humanoid Robot Games. AP
The event featured over 500 humanoid robots from 280 international teams from 16 countries competing across 26 different events. AP
Organisers insist that the World Humanoid Robot Games intends to trial and refine current robotics, adding that sporting events are an ideal way to test a robot's decision making as well as motor skills. AP
The World Humanoid Robot Games is part of China's push to become a global leader in humanoid robotics, with the government eyeing a world-class industry in the next couple of years. AP
A robot knocks out another during the Free Combat event at the World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing, China. AP
A robot takes part in the Wushu or Chinese Martial Art event at the World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing, China. AP
Robots compete in the 100-metre dash on the final day of the 2025 World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing, China. AP
Unitree Robotics and X-Humanoid emerged as the biggest winners by medal count at the World Humanoid Robot Games, winning 11 and 10 medals respectively at the three-day event. AP