The second edition of the World Humanoid Robot Games officially began in Beijing, at the National Oval Speed Skating Arena. Over a thousand mechanized participants demonstrated their abilities in the Chinese capital.
On the first day, a robot developed in China won by running 100 meters in 9.39 seconds, surpassing the world record of legendary Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt, set in 2009 at 9.58 seconds. Additionally, a robot assembled in Beijing cleared a height of 2.8843 meters in a standing long jump, exceeding the human record of Swedish athlete Rune Almen, set in 1980 at 1.90 meters.
Robots also showcased their competitive strength in sports such as tennis, table tennis, and football. These Games are scheduled to feature 51 events and 1301 competitions, attracting 666 teams and 2056 mechanized participants from around the world. The number of teams has increased by 138 percent compared to the debut edition last year.
Running from Saturday to Wednesday, the current World Humanoid Robot Games have expanded the number of scenarios simulating real-life situations in logistics, hospitality, and domestic services. The goal of this expansion is to promote deeper integration of automated creations into people's daily lives.