More than 2,000 humanoid robots from 16 countries are competing in the World Humanoid Robot Games 2026 in Beijing across 51 events.

In April 2026, a humanoid robot named Lightning finished a half-marathon in Beijing in just 50 minutes and 26 seconds — faster than every human in the race, and nearly 7 minutes ahead of the world ...

The World Humanoid Robot Games was a showcase of technology but what do 'real' athletes make of it? And are the machines a ...

More than 2,000 robots compete in races, football and tai chi at the Beijing Robot Games, testing the movement and stability of humanoid machines. More than 2,000 robots are taking part in the Beijing ...

The World Humanoid Games in China bring together thousands of robots competing in sports and real-world challenges, showcasing rapid advances, record-breaking performances and the limitations of human ...

Kevin Christopher Sullivan is a writer for DualShockers based in Cincinnati, Ohio, with gaming industry coverage experience dating back to 1999. He has previously written for Uproxx, Sportskeeda, ...

Bipedal robots may look impressive doing tricks on YouTube, but the real value lies with their less flashy, highly functional industrial cousins ...

Watch: Robots compete in boxing, football and sprinting at China's World Humanoid Games ...

The chaotic nature of the men's draw has been a sharp contrast to the relative calm of the women's - but anyone can still win the US Open titles.

World Humanoid Robot Games showcased leaps Beijing has made in the tech, but also highlighted limitations as US rivals prepare their own launches ...

A humanoid robot set another new record in the 100-meter sprint on Wednesday before crashing into a barrier in a chaotic finish at China’s so-called robot Olympics. The new record was set at the ...