First-ever World Humanoid Robot Games conclude in Beijing — here are the highlights

Industry Events & Goals - China hosted its first World Humanoid Robot Games to promote humanoid robot technology [1] - Beijing aims to build a world-class humanoid robot industry by 2027 [3] - The competition is key to refining robots and motivating competition in China [3][4] Technological Advancements & Applications - Humanoid robots are showcasing skills in martial arts, races, and soccer tournaments [1] - Robots are being developed for roles such as drugstore clerks, factory workers, and hotel housekeeping [3] - Challenges for robots include complex tasks like opening and closing doors [3] Future Predictions & Advantages - One programmer predicts robots will replace soccer players like Ronaldo by 2050 [2] - Robots possess stronger joints and core strength compared to humans [2] - Robots are considered easier to coach than humans due to their lack of emotions [2]