Beijing's first Humanoid Robot Games kick off with dancing, boxing and backflips
'They backflip, they cheer, they even miss goals — it's like a real sports event, just with a lot more charging cables,' one amused spectator said.Robots modeled hats and designer outfits alongside human models, banged out tunes on keyboards and guitars, and showed off boxing moves between breakdancing routines. The audience — and the robots — seemed to enjoy the playful chaos.China's state-run People's Daily quoted a Beijing government official as saying, 'Every robot that participates is creating history.'The games feature entries from major robotics companies, top Chinese universities including Tsinghua and Peking, and even three middle schools. Tickets for the public range from 180 yuan ($25) to 580 yuan ($80).- EndsWith inputs from Associated PressMust Watch
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