Robots Can Outrun Humans, but Can They Plug in a Cable?

Robots can outrun humans, but can they plug in a cable?

The five-day World Humanoid Robot Games combine events modeled on human sports with those designed to test the robots in emergency situations.

Robots shift from athletes to workers

Robots sprinted, lifted weights and performed tai chi in Beijing this week — but the 2nd World Humanoid Robot Games also tested how they handle real jobs.

From podium to production line: China's robots ace the sprint, but stumble on the real test

The 2nd World Humanoid Robot Games put China's rapid advances in robotics on full display - but beyond the record-breaking sprints and human-robot sports demonstrations, the event raised a tougher question for the industry: can humanoid robots move past the highlight reel and become reliable, economically viable workers?

Can China’s humanoid robots make the leap to work?

China’s humanoid robots are breaking sporting records, but their ability to handle precise real-world tasks could prove a more important test.