Beijing, August 23: The Second World Humanoid Robot Games were inaugurated on the evening of August 22 in Beijing, China. This event is a collaborative effort by the Beijing Municipal Government, China Media Group (CMG), the World Robot Cooperation Organization, and the Asia-Pacific Robot World Cup International Council. The opening ceremony took place at the National Speed Skating Oval, also known as the “Ice Ribbon.” Over the next five days, 666 teams from 16 countries across six continents will compete with 2,056 robots in 51 events.
The opening ceremony, themed “Intelligent Competition Towards the Future,” was organized and hosted by China Media Group. More than 1,000 humanoid robots showcased cutting-edge achievements in human-like robotics under the innovative concept of merging “thought, art, and technology.” The spectacular presentation of the robots captivated the audience.
The ceremony featured demonstrations of the 100-meter sprint and high jump competitions, which drew significant attention. Compared to last year’s inaugural games, this year’s robots exhibited remarkable improvements in both events, surpassing human limits in speed and height.
Additionally, during the prelude to the opening ceremony, 36 humanoid robots skillfully played wind instruments, piano, and marimba using their human-like five fingers. They performed beautiful melodies alongside live artists. Meanwhile, 80 T2 humanoid robots autonomously transformed their structures to create the emblem of the World Robot Games. They then morphed into the shapes of tennis balls, footballs, and ping-pong balls, demonstrating precise swarm control techniques.
These games will last for five days and include 51 competitions, featuring both competitive and scenario-based events. A total of 666 teams and 2,056 robots from 16 countries, including China, the USA, Germany, Japan, and Brazil, are participating. This year, the number of teams has increased by 138% compared to the previous games, while the number of robots has quadrupled.
(Source: China Media Group, Beijing)
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