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The Independent
11 hours ago
- Sport
- The Independent
Photos of Beijing's World Humanoid Robot Games show how a human touch is still needed
Humanoid robots raced and punched their way through three days of a multi-sport competition at the World Humanoid Robot Games, wrapping up Sunday in Beijing. But they also toppled, crashed and collapsed, requiring humans' help and leading to questions about how far, after all, the robots can go on their own. The games featured more than 500 humanoids on 280 teams from 16 countries, including the United States, Germany and Japan, that competed in sports such as soccer, running and boxing at the 12,000-seater National Speed Skating Oval, built for the 2022 Winter Olympics. The event comes as China has stepped up efforts to develop humanoid robots powered by artificial intelligence. Robots were often seen close to their operators, whether they were controlled remotely, held, lifted, sorted or separated. Batteries needed replacing and limbs tuned. Although the robots showed off some impressive moves, some tripped and human intervention was never far from the field. One had to be carried out by two people, like an injured athlete, in a display of the limitations the machines are still facing. Their effect on the audience, however, was not unlike that of real athletes. Cheers erupted when a robot landed a punch, scored a goal, or won a game, showing that viewers were genuinely invested in the machines' endeavors. AI-powered robots are expected to be increasingly used in industrial settings.
Associated Press
11 hours ago
- Sport
- Associated Press
Photos of Beijing's World Humanoid Robot Games show how a human touch is still needed
BEIJING (AP) — Humanoid robots raced and punched their way through three days of a multi-sport competition at the World Humanoid Robot Games, wrapping up Sunday in Beijing. But they also toppled, crashed and collapsed, requiring humans' help and leading to questions about how far, after all, the robots can go on their own. The games featured more than 500 humanoids on 280 teams from 16 countries, including the United States, Germany and Japan, that competed in sports such as soccer, running and boxing at the 12,000-seater National Speed Skating Oval, built for the 2022 Winter Olympics. The event comes as China has stepped up efforts to develop humanoid robots powered by artificial intelligence. Robots were often seen close to their operators, whether they were controlled remotely, held, lifted, sorted or separated. Batteries needed replacing and limbs tuned. Although the robots showed off some impressive moves, some tripped and human intervention was never far from the field. One had to be carried out by two people, like an injured athlete, in a display of the limitations the machines are still facing. Their effect on the audience, however, was not unlike that of real athletes. Cheers erupted when a robot landed a punch, scored a goal, or won a game, showing that viewers were genuinely invested in the machines' endeavors. AI-powered robots are expected to be increasingly used in industrial settings.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Beijing's first World Humanoid Robot Games opens with street dance, martial arts and music
BEIJING (AP) — Humanoid robots hip-hop danced, performed martial arts and played keyboard, guitar and drums at the opening ceremony of the first World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing on Thursday evening. The competition begins Friday with more than 500 humanoid robots in 280 teams from 16 countries, including the U.S., Germany and Japan, competing in sports including soccer, running and boxing. It comes as China has stepped up efforts to develop humanoid robots powered by artificial intelligence. During the opening ceremony, the robots demonstrated soccer and boxing among other sports, with some cheering and backflipping as if at a real sports day. One robot soccer player scored a goal after a few tries, causing the goalkeeper to fall to the ground. Another player fell but stood up unassisted. The robots also modeled fashionable hats and clothes alongside human models. One robot model sadly fell and had to be carried off the stage by two human beings. Teams from robot companies and Chinese universities including Tsinghua University and Peking University are competing in the games. Three middle schools are also participating. China's official newspaper People's Daily quoted a government officer in Beijing as saying 'every robot participates is creating history.' The event will last three days, concluding on Sunday. Tickets sold to the public range from 180 yuan ($25) to 580 ($80). ___ Fu Ting reported from Washington. Fu Ting And Olivia Zhang, The Associated Press Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Associated Press
3 days ago
- Sport
- Associated Press
Beijing's first World Humanoid Robot Games opens with street dance, martial arts and music
BEIJING (AP) — Humanoid robots hip-hop danced, performed martial arts and played keyboard, guitar and drums at the opening ceremony of the first World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing on Thursday evening. The competition begins Friday with more than 500 humanoid robots in 280 teams from 16 countries, including the U.S., Germany and Japan, competing in sports including soccer, running and boxing. It comes as China has stepped up efforts to develop humanoid robots powered by artificial intelligence. During the opening ceremony, the robots demonstrated soccer and boxing among other sports, with some cheering and backflipping as if at a real sports day. One robot soccer player scored a goal after a few tries, causing the goalkeeper to fall to the ground. Another player fell but stood up unassisted. The robots also modeled fashionable hats and clothes alongside human models. One robot model sadly fell and had to be carried off the stage by two human beings. Teams from robot companies and Chinese universities including Tsinghua University and Peking University are competing in the games. Three middle schools are also participating. China's official newspaper People's Daily quoted a government officer in Beijing as saying 'every robot participates is creating history.' The event will last three days, concluding on Sunday. Tickets sold to the public range from 180 yuan ($25) to 580 ($80). ___ Fu Ting reported from Washington.
CTV News
07-05-2025
- Science
- CTV News
‘Nervous and excited': Students from Morris represent Manitoba on world robotics stage
Members of the Morris School Robotics Team work on their robot during the VEX Robotics World Championship in Dallas, Texas on May 6, 2025. (Submitted: Dave Dueck) A team of students from southern Manitoba are representing the province on the world stage – putting their small but mighty robot head-to-head with others from around the globe. The Morris School Robotics Team has made the trek down to Dallas, Texas for the VEX Robotics World Championship. The team—made up of four high school students—is competing with more than 800 other teams from 60 different countries around the world. 'It's really exciting to see these kids and their hard work get them to the biggest stage in the world,' said J.P. Jamieson, a technology teacher at the school and coach of the robotics team. Morris School Robotics Team The Morris School Robotics Team with their coach J.P. Jamieson (right) outside the VEX Robotics World Championship in Dallas, Texas on May 6, 2025. (Submitted: J.P. Jamieson) Jamieson started the team back in 2024 with the help of the Manitoba Association of Education Technology Leaders' STEAM Library, which loaned the equipment. Read More: Robots giving Manitoba students an edge in 'competitive' world of STEM Having a few competition wins under their belt already, the school's Blue Bombur Team set their course for Texas. Jamieson said it's been exciting to see their progress. He said a member of the Morris team even got to hold the Canadian flag during the Parade of Nations at the start of the competition. Morris School Robotics Team Josh Hildebrandt (centre) with the Morris School Robotics Team holds the Canadian Flag during the Parade of Nations at the start of the VEX Robotics World Championship in Dallas, Texas on May 6, 2025. (VEX Robotics) The robotics competition has been dubbed the largest of its kind by the Guinness Book of World Records. That tracks for 14-year-old Cody Dueck. 'The other ones, they don't even compare to it,' he told CTV News during a Zoom interview from the event. 'It's huge.' Morris School Robotics Team The Morris School Robotics Team including (left to right) Kayden Grattan, brothers Josh and Andrew Hildebrandt, and Cody Dueck at the VEX Robotics World Championship in Dallas, Texas on May 6, 2025. (Submitted: J.P. Jamieson) As for the actual competition, students have built metal robots which are able to compete in challenges—like picking up a ring and placing it on a spike or climbing a tower. Those robots then go head-to-head with other robots in a ring. 'It can be a little stressful at times, but we've won two matches in a row so far,' said Grade 10 student Kayden Grattan. 'We've also lost two, but we're doing really well so far.' 'I think nervous and excited,' Dueck said when asked how he was feeling about the competition. 'Nervous that, like, what if this goes wrong? But excited that you're meeting so many new people, and you know you're going to get better by the end.' The students say they are proud to be the only team from Manitoba at the competition. Morris School Robotics Team The Morris School Robotics Team (in the blue hats on the left) are seen competing at the VEX Robotics World Championship in Dallas, Texas on May 6, 2025. (Submitted: Dave Dueck) 'It's been really awesome. We've been able to meet a lot of great teams, learn a lot of new things,' Grattan said. 'Everybody's really inviting. It's so nice to meet all these great people.' He said he hopes the team will be able to return to the world stage once again, giving other students at his school a chance to experience the fun.
