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Inaugural 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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