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Humanoid robot games open in Beijing
Hundreds of robots from around the world compete in Beijing's first World Humanoid Robot Games, highlighting China’s leap in robotics and AI.
Beijing hosts a three day competition where hundreds of humanoid robots test skills across sports and tasks.
China hosts world humanoid robot games to showcase AI power
More than 500 humanoid robots from 280 teams in 16 countries competed in 26 events at the World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing. The three day event took place at the National Speed Skating Oval and covered soccer, table tennis, running, dancing, boxing and even a kung fu style routine. One robot completed a 1,500 meter race in 6 minutes 29 seconds, well off the human record, underscoring the gap between current abilities and elite human performance. Ticket prices ranged from 180 yuan to 580 yuan, signaling accessible public engagement with advanced robotics.
Key Takeaways
"We come here to play and to win. But we are also interested in research."
Polter on the dual aim of competition and experimentation
"If we try something and it doesn't work, we lose the game. That's sad, but it is better than investing a lot of money into a product that fails."
Polter on risk and learning in robotics development
"Better to have a robot fail at the kickboxing event than after investing millions for real-world applications."
Participant comment on the value of early testing
"I think right now if they are not already the world leader, they are very, very quickly becoming it."
Joost Weerheim on China’s progress
China is turning robotics into a national showcase. Officials frame humanoids as a core part of a broader AI strategy and a signal of global competitiveness. The event blends sport, research and market signals, suggesting a future where robot capabilities may influence manufacturing, health care and service tasks. Yet the trials also expose limits in speed, dexterity and reliability. The balance between public demonstration and long term commercial viability remains a defining tension for participants and sponsors, especially as government funds flow into the sector.
Highlights
- If we try something and it doesn't work, we lose the game
- Better to have a robot fail at the kickboxing event than after investing millions
- We come here to play and to win but we are also here for research
- They are very quickly becoming the world leader
Budget and political implications risk in robotics showcase
The event frames robotics as a national strategy with large funding, raising questions about how public funds and state priorities shape the market, competition, and public reaction.
The next phase will reveal how quickly lab gains translate into real world use.
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