The second edition of the Humanoid Robot World Games was held in Beijing from August 22 to 26, bringing together 666 teams from 16 countries across six continents and a total of 2,056 robots. The event received coverage from international media outlets, including Associated Press, Japan's Asahi Shimbun, and Spain's El País.
China has shown significant growth in the development and application of humanoid robots, with these technologies progressively moving from laboratories to practical use contexts. Industry data indicates that the application of industrial robots from Chinese brands already covers 253 subgroups of national economic activities. In the first half of this year, shipments of humanoid robots produced in China exceeded 40,000 units, while exports grew 210% year-on-year in the first quarter.
The accelerated development of Chinese humanoid robotics is associated with several factors, including public policy support, industrial chain integration, cost competitiveness, and the diversity of application scenarios. China's 15th Five-Year Plan included embodied intelligence among the priority areas for the country's future industries, reinforcing the strategic framework for the sector.
Additionally, China has promoted international events dedicated to artificial intelligence and robotics, such as the World Artificial Intelligence Conference and the Humanoid Robot World Games. The country has also encouraged international cooperation and the development of open-source technologies, promoting the sharing of AI models and other technological solutions to facilitate the adoption of these tools.
