The Second World Humanoid Robot Games will be held from August 22 to 26 at the National Speed Skating Oval, also known as the “Ice Ribbon,” in Beijing. This announcement was made during a press conference. The event is jointly hosted by the Beijing Municipal People’s Government, China Media Group, the World Robot Cooperation Organization, and the Asia-Pacific Robot World Cup International Council. Over 30 competition events will be featured.
Compared to the previous edition, this year’s games include a wider variety of events. In the competitive category, in addition to traditional popular events like the 100-meter dash, soccer, and martial arts, new additions include robot tug-of-war, which requires teamwork to maximize combined pulling force; pitch-pot, derived from ancient Chinese archery rituals, testing precise force control and perception; and weightlifting, challenging upper limb load capacity. In the scenario-based category, new events have been added based on real-world needs, such as factory, hotel, home, emergency rescue, and retail settings. These will comprehensively test the coordination of humanoid robots’ “brain, eyes, and hands” in environmental perception, decision-making planning, and fine manipulation.
Hosting various robot competitions aims to provide companies with platforms for innovation, demonstration, and validation, accelerating technological progress, promoting industrial development, and facilitating practical applications. The goal is to “promote research through competition, cultivate talent through competition, and boost the industry through competition.” In recent years, supportive policies such as the “first trial use” for robots and “bidding for key components” have been introduced, promoting the building of four major platforms for common technology research and development, embodied intelligent data, pilot testing, and industrial public services. Multiple robot industrial parks and pilot bases have been established in the region, and a government investment fund totaling 100 billion yuan has been set up to systematically support the growth of the humanoid robot industry.
National Speed Skating Oval
Ice Ribbon
National Speed Skating Oval
Ice Ribbon
National Speed Skating Oval
Ice Ribbon
Beijing Olympic Green
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