Robots that participated in the Beijing Games now have to work

The second edition of the Beijing World Humanoid Robot Games has shifted its focus from athletic and recreational feats, such as running, jumping, and playing soccer, to practical work capabilities. Organizers are requiring participating machines to demonstrate their ability to perform labor-related tasks.

To reflect this new objective, the tournament has significantly expanded its operational environments. The number of task-inspired scenarios has increased from six in the previous edition to twenty for the current event.