World’s first humanoid robot games
China to host World Humanoid Robot Games from 15th to 17th August
The goal is to exhibit the latest advances in robotics while promoting broader applications in everyday life and fostering technological progress
Amira Aamer
Beijing will host the 2025 World Humanoid Robot Games from 15th to 17th August, city officials announced on Wednesday, marking a new milestone in the integration of robotics into real-world settings.
According to China Daily, the competition, which is part of the 2025 World Robot Conference, will be the first global sporting event exclusively focused on humanoid robots.
Organizers said the games will feature 19 events across three main categories — athletic competitions, performance showcases and scenario-based challenges — designed to test robots’ agility, coordination and practical skills.
Modelled on traditional human sports, the athletic events will include sprints, the long jump, gymnastics and small-team soccer matches. Performance events will feature solo and group robot dances, while scenario-based events will simulate hospital, industrial and hospitality tasks such as drug sorting, material handling and concierge services.
Three additional “peripheral events” featuring non-humanoid robots playing basketball, table tennis and badminton will add an interactive and entertaining element to the program.
Organizers said the goal is to exhibit the latest advances in robotics while promoting broader applications in everyday life and fostering technological progress in fields such as artificial intelligence, mechanical engineering and sensor design.
Published under the International Cooperation Protocol with Middle East Business | Life Magazine, Abu Dhabi
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