The Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing — featuring running, kickboxing and soccer — highlighted advancements in robotics.

The first World Humanoid Robot Games began Friday in Beijing. More than 500 humanoid robots in 280 teams from 16 countries, ...

But even before this month, China has been turning to high-profile events to showcase its tech, including a robot ...

About 500 robot athletes from 16 countries competed in Beijing as the United States and China race each other to shape the ...

The 100-metre sprint was won by a machine with a time of 21.50 seconds. It was one of many events at the games, which saw 280 ...

The first "World Humanoid Robot Games" wrapped up Sunday. Humanoid athletes competed in dance battles, martial arts, track ...

Humanoid robots raced and punched their way through three days of a multi-sport competition at the World Humanoid Robot Games ...

More or less human-like robots played soccer, table tennis, ran, danced and, often, fell over at the kickoff of the first ...

Amid a lot of stumbles and scrums the human-like bots showcased some advanced abilities. And there could be a billion of them around by 2050.

But the robots had other plans. During soccer matches, four mechanical players crashed into each other and collapsed in a ...

Robot teams from China and other countries preparing for the inaugural World Humanoid Robot Games which are scheduled to take place between August 14 and 17 in Beijing.