The first World Humanoid Robot Games concluded in Beijing, featuring over 500 androids in events like the 100m hurdles and kung fu. Two hundred eighty robotics teams from 16 countries participated at the National Speed Skating Oval, commonly used for the 2022 Winter Olympics. Events ranged from traditional sports like athletics and basketball to practical tasks such as medicine categorization and cleaning. While there were struggles in some competitions like five-a-side football, certain robots showcased remarkable speed, setting a new standard for robotic performance. China’s government aims to lead in humanoid robotics as part of its national strategy.
The first World Humanoid Robot Games concluded in Beijing with more than 500 androids competing in events from 100m hurdles to kung fu, showcasing robotic capabilities.
Beijing hosted 280 robotics teams from 16 countries competing in traditional sports and practical tasks at the National Speed Skating Oval, built for the 2022 Winter Olympics.
Despite some robots struggling in sports like five-a-side football, others demonstrated impressive speed, with the fastest robot completing 1,500m in 6 minutes, 29.37 seconds.
The Chinese government heavily supports robotics, positioning humanoid robots as central to its national strategy to demonstrate global competitiveness in technology.
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