Summary
The first World Humanoid Robot Games took place in Beijing, featuring over 500 robot participants from 16 countries. The robots competed in various events like basketball and medicine sorting, showcasing the advances in robotics technology.
Key Facts
- The event was called the World Humanoid Robot Games and happened in Beijing.
- More than 500 robots took part in different events, such as hurdles, kung fu, and practical tasks.
- 280 robotics teams from 16 countries competed in these games.
- The games were held at the National Speed Skating Oval, originally built for the 2022 Winter Olympics.
- Events included sports and real-life tasks, like cleaning and medicine categorization.
- China's government supports robotics, aiming to be a leader in this technology.
- China plans to invest heavily in technology start-ups, including those in robotics and AI.
- The games focused on robots that look like humans.
