The first “World Humanoid Robot Games” in Beijing featured 280 teams from 16 countries competing in sports, dance, and job-skill challenges.

Robots showcased advanced abilities in events like soccer, track, and long jump, as well as tasks such as housekeeping and retail work.

Chinese companies like Unitree, X-Humanoid, and UBTECH won multiple medals, highlighting China’s push to become a global leader in humanoid robotics by 2027, with plans for a second games next year, CNBC has reported.