US EditionInaugural World Humanoid Robot Games Underway in Beijing Showcases Progress and Setbacks
- The inaugural international competition for humanoid robots commenced Thursday evening in Beijing, showcasing over 500 robots from 16 countries organized into 280 teams competing across a range of sports and performances.
- The event was organized to showcase advancements in humanoid robotics and artificial intelligence, supported by China's national strategy and a trillion-yuan fund for tech start-ups.
- Competitions include athletics like running and soccer, performance arts such as dance and martial arts, and scenario challenges replicating real-world tasks across 26 events.
- A government officer stated that "every robot participates is creating history," while a robot completed a 1500m race in 6:29:37 compared to the human world record of 3:26:00.
- The Games are expected to enhance global robotics innovation, fuel public interest, and strengthen China's ambition to lead the humanoid robotics industry.
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The World Humanoid Robot Games kicked off in Beijing, with AI-powered robots built by teams from around the world competing in sports including kickboxing, athletics, soccer and dance. The event held its opening ceremony on Thursday, which featured some of the games’ first accidents, including a robot that fell while trying to light the Games torch. The games feature more than 500 robots from 16 countries, including Japan, the United States and …
The machines compete on traditional sports events but also through logistical tasks. The competition will end this Sunday, with a ranking of the participating countries.
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