Chaos and Cuteness at China’s 2025 World Humanoid Robot Games

In China, the 2025 World Humanoid Robot Games featured a free combat championship that delighted spectators with chaotic antics. “Attention-seeking” robots staged playful attacks on referees, faked fouls, and swung at thin air. While adorable, organizers stress that the robots are constantly evolving, hinting at even more sophisticated—and unpredictable—performances in future competitions.