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A humanoid robot crosses the line to win the large robot 100-meter final race during the 2nd World Humanoid Robot Games at the National Speed Skating Oval in Beijing on August 26, 2026. [AFP]
The recently concluded humanoid robotic games in China went beyond fun. It was advanced science and technology on display. It was a window into the possibilities of technology. Add marketing at its best. Don’t we love toys at whatever age?
As we watched the games, we saw Chinese ingenuity and innovation, artificial intelligence (AI) at its best. Who thought robots could run and play games like tennis?
Who thought robots could be that flexible and agile? Arthur C. Clarke was right when he suggested advanced technology and magic are indistinguishable.
