World’s first humanoid robot games begin in China

Over 500 humanoid robots from 280 teams across 16 countries are competing in 26 events—from soccer and boxing to medicine sorting and cleaning—at the first World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing. The three-day event showcases AI-powered robotics, with robots often toppling or malfunctioning during competitions. China, making humanoids a national priority, aims to demonstrate global leadership in robotics, backed by a $139 billion fund for tech startups, the DW has reported. The games also allow teams to test new approaches and innovations in a competitive setting.