Robots Battle in Boxing, Football, and Sprinting at World Humanoid Games

Sun Sep 06 2026 07:29:56 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

At the World Humanoid Games, robots sprint faster than Usain Bolt, box, kick footballs, and march in synchronized ceremonies in Beijing.

The World Humanoid Games began this Saturday in Beijing, marking the second edition of the event’s ambitious push to showcase the cutting edge of robotic technology. Over its five-day run, robots not only boxed and performed high-jump attempts, but also broke the human 100m sprint record by outpacing Usain Bolt’s best time. Perhaps most strikingly, a robotic model replicated Cristiano Ronaldo’s famed 'Siuuu' celebration after scoring on a miniature field, while the opening ceremony featured a synchronized march of droids that wowed onlookers. These feats underscore the growing integration of autonomous machines into sports, raising questions about the future of athletic competition.

Robots Battle in Boxing, Football, and Sprinting at World Humanoid Games

The World Humanoid Games began this Saturday in Beijing, marking the second edition of the event's ambitious push to showcase the cutting edge of robotic technology.

Over its five-day run, robots not only boxed and performed high-jump attempts, but also broke the human 100m sprint record by outpacing Usain Bolt's best time.

Perhaps most strikingly, a robotic model replicated Cristiano Ronaldo's famed 'Siuuu' celebration after scoring on a miniature field, while the opening ceremony featured a synchronized march of droids that wowed onlookers.

These feats underscore the growing integration of autonomous machines into sports, raising questions about the future of athletic competition.