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Humanoid robot crashes into wall during ‘Robot Olympics’ training
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BEIJING, China — A bipedal humanoid robot suffered a spectacular crash during a running practice session ahead of the World Humanoid Robot Games, dubbed the “Robot Olympics,” which are scheduled to begin on 22 August in Beijing, China.
Key facts
- BEIJING, China — A bipedal humanoid robot suffered a spectacular crash during a running practice session ahead of the World Humanoid Robot Games, dubbed the “Robot Olympics,”
- During a test run, the robot accelerated at full speed along a track before slamming into a padded wall at the end of the course
- The World Humanoid Robot Games, first held in 2025, return this year with an expanded schedule featuring 50 events
- One social media user joked: “From zero to sparks in 15 seconds
Summary
During a test run, the robot accelerated at full speed along a track before slamming into a padded wall at the end of the course. The impact was so severe that the robot appeared to nearly “break in half,” with sparks shooting from its frame.
A controller standing near the scene could only watch with a visibly disappointed expression as the robot crashed.