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When robots take the field: Inside World Humanoid Robot Games

The World Humanoid Robot Games are underway in Beijing, bringing together more than 2,000 humanoid robots from 16 countries and regions. The five-day competition features 51 events, including football, sprinting, table tennis, gymnastics and martial arts, alongside challenges testing robots’ practical skills. The Games have already produced remarkable—and sometimes amusing—moments.

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T2 humanoid robots by Booster Robotics take part in a quarterfinal of 5v5 large size group football match, during 2026 World Humanoid Robot Games, at the National Speed Skating Oval, in Beijing, China August 23, 2026.
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A humanoid robot falls during a kickboxing 40 kg class match, at the second World Humanoid Robot Games at the National Speed Skating Oval in Beijing, China August 23, 2026.
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A humanoid robot falls during 1500m final at the 2026 World Humanoid Robot Games, at the National Speed Skating Oval, in Beijing, China August 23, 2026.
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Humanoid robots take part in a table tennis competition, during the second World Humanoid Robot Games at the National Speed Skating Oval in Beijing, China August 23, 2026.
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A Tiangong humanoid robot takes part in a long jump contest during 2026 World Humanoid Robot Games, at the National Speed Skating Oval, in Beijing, China August 23, 2026.
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Honor's humanoid robots compete in the 400m large-size group final race, during the second World Humanoid Robot Games at the National Speed Skating Oval in Beijing, China August 23, 2026.
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A humanoid robot by Unitree Robotics falls during the 80 kg class kickboxing quarterfinals during the 2026 World Humanoid Robot Games, at the National Speed Skating Oval, in Beijing, China August 23, 2026.
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Humanoid robots by Unitree Robotics compete in the 80 kg class kickboxing quarterfinals during the 2026 World Humanoid Robot Games, at the National Speed Skating Oval, in Beijing, China August 23, 2026.
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Spectators watch as Tiangong humanoid robots walk in formation during the opening ceremony for the second World Humanoid Robot Games at the National Speed Skating Oval in Beijing, China August 22, 2026.
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A Honor humanoid robot runs during a 400m large-sized group preliminary race, following the opening ceremony of the 2026 World Humanoid Robot Games, at the National Speed Skating Oval, in Beijing, China August 22, 2026.
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A humanoid robot on fire next to another fallen humanoid robot after finishing a 100m large-sized group preliminary race, following the opening ceremony of the 2026 World Humanoid Robot Games, at the National Speed Skating Oval, in Beijing, China August 22, 2026.
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A Galbot humanoid robot dives for the ball during a demonstration of a tennis match with a human player, before the opening ceremony for the second World Humanoid Robot Games, at the National Speed Skating Oval in Beijing, China August 22, 2026.
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Humanoid robots fight during a kickboxing match at the 2nd World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing on August 23, 2026.
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Humanoid robots fight during a kickboxing match at the 2nd World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing on August 23, 2026.
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TOPSHOT - A referee shows a yellow card to a humanoid robot during a football match at the 2nd World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing on August 22, 2026.
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Staff members pick up a humanoid robot that fell while competing on the first day of the 2nd World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing on August 22, 2026.
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A Tiangong Ultra humanoid robot runs ahead of Honor's humanoid robots at the 400m large-size group final race, during the second World Humanoid Robot Games at the National Speed Skating Oval in Beijing, China August 23, 2026.
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A humanoid robot celebrates after scoring a goal during a football match at the 2nd World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing on August 22, 2026.
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