We break down all the biggest winners, losers, highlights and robot fails from the first ever World Humanoid Robot Games held in China. | CNET

The 2025 World Humanoid Robot Games kicked off Thursday in Beijing, an event hailed by China as the world's first sporting event for robots. For three days, 280 teams are competing in 487 matches including human sports and performances. | CNN

The inaugural World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing offered a glimpse of the future as over 500 robots from 16 countries and regions showcased their sports skills, dance moves, and their abilities at completing practical tasks in real-world settings. Programmers acted as "coaches," coding strategies for their bots to make dynamic decisions and work together as a team. Many international participants made use of Chinese humanoid platforms, highlighting the country’s leading role in the fast-evolv