China's Robot Olympics Keep Getting Wilder - CNET

Our gifting experts are obsessively searching for holiday gifts that are unique, thoughtful and suitable for any budget. Our expert, award-winning staff selects the products we cover and rigorously researches and tests our top picks. If you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Check out the highlights of the second annual World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing. It’s that time of year again when humanoid robots of all shapes, sizes and specialties converge in Beijing to see just how far this technology has come, and how far it still has to go. Robots bested human world records in the standing high jump, 400-meter sprint and even the 100-meter sprint held by Usain Bolt. The humanoids also took their fair share of punishment, taking spectacular falls on the track, in kickboxing, and on the dance floor. To see all the wildest highlights, check out the video in this article. © 2026 CNET, a Ziff Davis company. All rights reserved.