The World Humanoid Robot Games (WHRG) is going to kick off in Beijing on Thursday evening, with the opening ceremony featuring robot street dance and opera performances.
Jointly hosted by Beijing municipal government and China Media Group (CMG), the three-day event from Aug 15 to 17 mark the world's first multi-sport competition for humanoid robots.
A total of 280 teams from 16 countries with over 500 robots will compete in 26 events comprising 538 sub-events.
The events scheduled on Aug 15 will include 400-meter and 1,500-meter track and field competitions, 3v3 and 5v5 soccer matches, and martial arts and dance performances, along with those featuring practical scenarios in the fields of hospitality, industrial, and pharmaceuticals, among others.
On Aug 16, the 100-meter obstacle race will ignite a showdown on speed, followed by high jump, gymnastics, and freestyle combat which will take center stage one after another.
On Aug 17, the 4x100-meter relay race will test teamwork, while soccer and combat events will reach their finals. Alongside scenario-based competitions, these will showcase the capabilities and potential of humanoid robots.
World Humanoid Robot Games to open in Beijing
