2nd World Humanoid Robot Games open in Beijing
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- Humanoid robotics is dominating headlines this month as China’s Unitree Robotics celebrated a blockbuster Shanghai IPO that sent its shares soaring more than 460 % above the offer price, while its founder warned that a “ChatGPT moment” for humanoid robots—where they can generalize across tasks and execute precise movements—may still be a decade away.
- The company’s newest “Superman” robot captured global attention at the 2nd World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing, where it sprinted 12.66 metres per second—faster than Usain Bolt’s record pace—and jumped over six feet, setting new benchmarks for speed and agility.
- More than 2,000 robots from 16 countries competed across 51 events, including soccer matches, kickboxing demos and high‑jump challenges, underscoring rapid progress but also highlighting that many robots remain more suited to spectacle than practical work.
- Federal Communications Commission has imposed a ban on new imports of foreign‑made humanoid and quadruped robots, citing national‑security concerns, a move that has drawn sharp criticism from Beijing.
- Industry analysts note that despite these technical feats, humanoids still lag humans in efficiency and learning speed, and Chinese firms such as UBTECH are pushing into emotional‑care applications with lifelike faces, though their market viability remains uncertain.
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More than 2,000 robots from 16 countries compete in expanded 5-day event
Islamuddin Sajid
22 August 2026•Update: 22 August 2026
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ISLAMABAD
The second World Humanoid Robot Games opened in Beijing on Saturday, bringing together 666 teams and 2,056 robots from 16 countries for a five-day competition showcasing advances in humanoid robotics, CGTN reported.
The event, held at the National Speed Skating Oval, has expanded significantly from last year’s inaugural games, with the program featuring 51 events and 1,301 competitions across nine competition sessions.
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