The realm of sports is embracing artificial intelligence, as evidenced by the first World Humanoid Robot Games taking place in Beijing, China.
The first World Humanoid Robot Games kicked off in Beijing on Thursday, August 14, 2025, with an opening ceremony.
The competition events started on Friday, August 15, and are set to run until Sunday, August 17.
The games feature participants from 16 countries, including the United States, Germany, and Japan.
Robot athletes will compete in various events such as athletics, soccer, dance, and martial arts.
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The organizers of this groundbreaking event aim to test and improve existing robotics.
They believe that sports provide an opportunity to evaluate a robot’s decision-making abilities, motor skills, and control systems, which could later be utilized in real-world applications like factories and homes.
This initiative is part of China’s ambition to become a global leader in humanoid robotics.
The government has set a national goal to establish a world-class humanoid industry by 2027.
