More than 2,000 robots from 16 countries took part in the World Humanoid Robot Games, which opened in Beijing. In the 100m sprint held after the opening ceremony, a Chinese-made robot recorded 9.39 seconds, beating Bolt's record. Japan's GMO Internet Group entered its Hitomin humanoid robot, which also collided with a wall and fell during the semifinals.
The World Humanoid Robot Games opened in Beijing, China, with more than 2,000 robots from 16 countries taking part. The opening ceremony featured soldiers' marches and dancing, while a total of 51 events, including track and field and ball games, are scheduled.
On the first day of the competition, a Chinese manufacturer's running robot recorded 9.39 seconds in the 100m sprint, beating the 9.58-second record held by Bolt as the fastest human. Another robot reached a height of 2m88cm in the vertical jump, highlighting the rapid progress in the technology.
Japan's GMO Internet Group entered its Hitomin humanoid robot. It completed the 400m course in 1 minute 55 seconds, but fell immediately after crossing the finish line and advanced to the semifinals after the preliminary round.
In the semifinals, a Japanese representative robot veered off the course, collided with a wall and fell, while the Chinese entries raced around the course at high speed. The competition highlighted differences in levels of refinement and development mindsets.