At the 2025 World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing, a human player imitates a malfunctioned robot that needs to be moved out of the field by referees after being knocked down by a robot during the human vs robot soccer match on Aug 17. ZOU HONG/CHINA DAILY

An award ceremony is held for robot winners of the 100-meter dash competition during the games, on Aug 17. ZOU HONG/CHINA DAILY

Two robots compete in a boxing match during the games, on Aug 15. ZOU HONG/CHINA DAILY

Two robots compete in the 100-meter dash on Aug 17. ZOU HONG/CHINA DAILY

A model interacts with a humanoid robot during the rehearsal for the opening ceremony of the games on Aug 13. ZOU HONG/CHINA DAILY

An engineer adjusts a robot on Aug 13, during the games. ZOU HONG/CHINA DAILY

Wan Shanlin, a robot operator from Unitree Robotics, poses with a humanoid robot on Aug 17. ZOU HONG/CHINA DAILY

A human performer (middle) and two robots, dressed as terracotta warriors, wait for their turn to participate in the Soul of Terracotta Warrior performance during the opening ceremony of the games on Aug 14. ZOU HONG/CHINA DAILY