The World Humanoid Robot Sports Games is the world’s first international multidisciplinary technology and sports event centered on humanoid robots as the primary competitors. Jointly hosted by the Beijing Municipal People’s Government, China Media Group, World Robot Cooperation Organization, and Asia-Pacific Robot World Cup International Council, the annual event brings together leading robotics teams and innovators from around the world.

Since its launch in 2025, the games have been held in Beijing for two consecutive editions, making them a distinctive recurring event on the city’s calendar. By bringing cutting-edge robotics into a familiar sporting setting, the event offers visitors a fascinating opportunity to see the latest advances in artificial intelligence and humanoid robotics up close.

The games combine sports, art and real-world applications. In competitive events, humanoid robot athletes take on disciplines such as track and field, dance, martial arts and gymnastics, putting their strength, speed, balance and flexibility to the test. Scenario-based events focus on practical applications including industrial manufacturing, household services and public emergency response, testing how robots perform and adapt in real-world environments.

More than a showcase of technological achievements, the games provide a global platform for innovation, interdisciplinary collaboration and human-robot interaction. As a recurring Beijing event, they reflect the city’s growing role as an international hub for robotics and emerging technologies — and offer travelers a unique window into what the future of intelligent technology may look like.