Humanoid robots from 90 competing teams at the 2025 World Humanoid Robot Games competed in the preliminary round of the 100-meter dash, one of the most prestigious events in the sport of human athletics, on Saturday in Beijing.
Kicking off on Thursday in Beijing, the 2025 World Humanoid Robot Games showcases the cutting-edge achievements of humanoid robots in intelligent decision-making and collaborative movement.
The Games sees 280 teams from 16 countries, including China, the United States, Germany, Japan, Australia, Brazil and Italy, compete from Friday to Sunday at the National Speed Skating Oval. Competitors will take part in 26 events, spanning athletic challenges such as running, long jump, free exercises and football, as well as skills-based tasks like moving materials, sorting drugs and cleaning across different scenarios.
Nearly one-third of the total teams have participated in the 100-meter sprint, one of the most popular events, attracting enthusiastic crowds.
After the starting gun fired, some robots shot forward, racing straight for the finish line while others strolled leisurely across the track, with one toddled in tiny steps toward spectators, drawing laughter from the crowd.
According to the schedule, preliminary and semifinal rounds of the 100-meter sprint are being held throughout Saturday. The competitors include robots that already won gold in the 400-meter and 1,500-meter races on the first day of the games and autonomous runners capable of completing the race without any human control.
The final showdown of the 100-meter sprint will take place on Sunday afternoon.
Robots compete in 100-m dash preliminary round at 2025 World Humanoid Robot Games
China and Thailand on Friday agreed to strengthen strategic alignment and enhance cooperation in various fields in a meeting between Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi.
Noting the current turbulent international situation, Anutin said Thailand firmly adheres to the one-China policy and is willing to work with China to implement the consensus reached by the heads of state of the two countries.
Thailand is ready to work with China to resolutely combat online gambling and telecommunications fraud to further make the friendship between Thailand and China rooted in people's hearts, he said.
Anutin extended his gratitude for China's unremitting efforts in helping properly resolve the border conflict between Thailand and Cambodia, adding that he looks forward to China continuing to play a constructive role.
Noting China is a reliable and dependable strategic cooperative partner of Thailand, Wang, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, said that the saying "China and Thailand are one family" has a solid public opinion and social foundation and is showing even broader prospects.
Wang said that, facing a volatile international situation, China is willing to deepen mutual respect, trust and support with Thailand, and carry forward traditional friendship.
China stands ready to expand cooperation with Thailand in new energy, infrastructure, agriculture and other fields, promote the building of a more stable, prosperous and sustainable China-Thailand community with a shared future, and continuously make new contributions to regional stability and development, Wang said.
He expressed the hope that Thailand will intensify its efforts to crack down on online gambling and telecommunications fraud, creating a favorable environment for bilateral relations.
As a common friend of Thailand and Cambodia, China is willing to continue to build a platform for the two sides to engage in dialogue, rebuild mutual trust and improve relations, according to Wang.
China, Thailand agree to strengthen strategic alignment, enhance cooperation
China, Thailand agree to strengthen strategic alignment, enhance cooperation
China, Thailand agree to strengthen strategic alignment, enhance cooperation
