The three-day World Humanoid Robot Games concluded in Beijing, China. The Olympic-style event hosted more than 280 teams from 16 different countries. While the majority of participants came from universities, leading robotics companies such as Unitree and Fournier Intelligence also competed.

Robot Olympics Held

Unitree Robotics dominated the Games and emerged as the most successful team. The company won four gold medals in the 1500m, 400m, 100m hurdles, and 4x100m relay. The robots demonstrated their capabilities not only in track and field competitions, but also in traditional sports like football and table tennis, as well as practical tasks related to daily life such as sorting medication and cleaning.

The top speed in the competitions was measured at 4.78 meters per second. The Tiangong Ultra robot, which won the gold medal in the 100m race, completed the distance in 21.50 seconds. This time falls well short of Usain Bolt’s world record of 9.58 seconds, set in 2009. These results allowed for a direct comparison of the advancements in robotics technology with human performance.

The main purpose of the event was to test the robots in a competitive and stressful environment. Such competitions allow robots to see their limits and accelerate their development. During the challenging courses and races, some robots even crashed into each other and fell to the ground.

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