Champions of China's Global Humanoid Robot Competition Revealed
World Humanoid Robot Games 2025: A Showcase of Robotics Advancements
The inaugural World Humanoid Robot Games, held in Beijing's 12,000-seat National Speed Skating Oval, brought together over 500 humanoid robots from 16 countries, showcasing a broad range of robotic capabilities in various competitions.
Medals and Winners
Unitree Robotics dominated the track events, with their H1 humanoid robot winning double gold in both the 1500-meter endurance run and the 400-meter sprint at the Bird’s Nest Stadium. The H1 humanoid robot completed the 1500-meter race in an impressive 6:34 seconds.
Galbot secured the gold medal in the Robot Skills Competition, particularly excelling in the Pharmaceutical Sorting Challenge, where it autonomously picked and sorted medications with top speed and accuracy. Galbot competed fully autonomously (without teleoperation), achieving a commanding victory with 336 points, far ahead of the second-place team.
In the martial arts event, PNDbotics’ robot named Adam won gold, highlighting the diversity of competitions beyond racing and skills. RobotEra's L7 set a world record in the standing high jump, leaping 95 cm.
Participating Countries
The event featured robots from 16 countries, though the exact list of countries was not detailed, indicating wide international participation.
Medal Distribution Summary
| Event | Gold Medal Winner | Notable Details | |----------------------------|---------------------|---------------------------------------------------| | 1500m Endurance Run | Unitree H1 | Speed and balance champion | | 400m Sprint | Unitree H1 | Double gold performance | | Robot Skills Competition | Galbot | Fully autonomous, pharmaceutical sorting challenge| | Martial Arts Event | PNDbotics’ Adam | Gold in robot combat/martial arts | | Standing High Jump | RobotEra L7 | World record jump of 95 cm |
This inaugural World Humanoid Robot Games reflected a significant milestone in robotics, combining athletic, skill-based, and industrial applications, showcasing advances in autonomy, speed, agility, and precision. The next edition is planned for 2026 in Beijing, signaling ongoing international interest and competition.
In addition to the games, China has invested over $20 billion in the robotics sector in the past year, indicating a strong commitment to the field. Despite some challenges during the games, such as freezing at the starting line, failing to finish races, and causing a pileup in a soccer match, the potential of humanoid robots was undeniably on display. The future of robotics promises exciting developments as these technologies continue to evolve.
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