AI-powered robots took part in the first ever World Humanoid Robot Games held in China between 14–17 August.

Robots competed in sports such as track and field , and table tennis, as well as tackled robot-specific challenges from sorting medicines and handling materials to cleaning services.

Held at Beijing’s National Speed Skating Oval, the games showcased 500+ robots from 280 teams across 16 countries in a sci-fi spectacle.