Robots competed in China's 'robot Olympics'

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China hosted the World Humanoid Robot Games, showcasing AI and robotics advancements with 280 teams from 16 countries competing in sports and specialized challenges. Robots participated in events like track and field and table tennis, alongside tasks such as medicine sorting and cleaning. Despite crashes and collapses, the games provided valuable data for practical robot development. The event highlights China's significant investment in robotics amid an aging population and technological competition with the U.S., reflecting growing public interest in embodied intelligence.


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