INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
Humanoid robots will showcase their athleticism in relay races, high jumps, and even badminton, as Beijing prepares to host the 2025 World
Humanoid Robot Games this August
The events are set to take place at two of the city's most iconic venues the National Stadium, also known as the "Bird's Nest," and the
National Speed Skating Oval.According to one of the co-hosts of the games China Media Group, the robots will compete in a wide-ranging
competition format consisting of main events and supplementary events from August 15 to 17.The main events include athletic competitions
that are modeled after traditional human sports such as track and fields running, gymnastics and soccer.Robots will also take part in
performance events, including solo and group dance routines
These events are designed to demonstrate the robots' ability to execute full-body, real-time coordinated movements with music and
choreography, highlighting their artistic expression and synchronized control.In addition, the games have also designed events for
real-world environment scenarios such as factories, hospitals, and hotels
Tasks include material handling, medication sorting and packaging, guest reception, and cleaning services, testing each robot's
adaptability, intelligence, and usefulness in daily human environments.Beyond the main competitions, the Games will feature three
supplementary events where non-humanoid robots will compete in badminton, basketball and table tennis.To qualify for participation, robots
must be independently developed or purchased by their teams
They must have a torso, upper limbs, and two legs, with their center of mass extending 40 percent to 70 percent of their total height
Wheeled or bipedal locomotion is permitted in scenario-based events. To ensure fairness and safety, each participating robot must be a
single integrated unit modular or cable-linked systems and external on-site markers are strictly prohibited
Robots must be self-powered and cannot rely on hazardous energy sources
Control systems may be fully autonomous or wirelessly operated from a designated area
However, events such as floor gymnastics and dance routines must be performed entirely autonomously with no human intervention during timed
segments.The Games welcome participants from around the world, including robotics companies, universities, research institutes, innovation
teams, clubs, and other organizations
Each team may register for multiple events, and they are allowed to use different robots for different competitions. Unlike the recently
held half marathon for humanoid robots, however, swapping robots during a single event is not permitted.Each team may include up to five
members, with a maximum of two team members allowed inside the competition area during any event.For the 4×100-meter relay, teams are
allowed to form joint entries with up to four separate groups collaborating
All other events require independent entries from each team.
