Link: The World Humanoid Robot Games kicked off in Beijing on August 15, with robots across 280 teams from 16 countries competing in track and field and other sports (Reuters)

China initiated the World Humanoid Robot Games, highlighting its technological strides in robotics with participation from 280 teams across 16 countries.

The event featured robots engaging in various sports and specialized tasks such as sorting medicines and cleaning.

Participants included 192 university teams and 88 private companies, employing robots built by local Chinese firms.

"We come here to play and to win, but are also focused on research," stated Max Polter of Germany's HTWK Robots football team.

In Beijing, spectators watched as robots competed in physically challenging tasks, often requiring human help to recalibrate after falls.

These competitions train robots in coordination and data collection, vital for practical applications like factory operations. China views these events as key to their strategy addressing workforce challenges and technological competition with the U.S. #

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