The second edition of the World Humanoid Robot Games opened this weekend in Beijing, China, giving artificial agents a stage to showcase their athletic capabilities.
Over five days, the competition saw humanoid robots take on a battery of sports, from high‑jump and table tennis to boxing and sprinting.
In what has been billed as the fastest 100‑metre sprint yet, a robot clocked a time of 9.40 seconds – beating Usain Bolt’s 9.58‑second world record.
On the football pitch a robot performed Cristiano Ronaldo’s iconic “Siuuu” celebration, while the opening ceremony featured synchronized marching droids that impressed the crowd.
These events underline the growing sophistication of humanoid bots, hinting that future sports arenas may soon host both human and machine competitors side by side.
