From August 15 to 17, the inaugural World Humanoid Robot Games, the first global event of its kind showcasing humanoid robotics in competitive sports, was held at Beijing’s National Speed Skating Oval. Co-organized by the Beijing Municipal People’s Government, China Media Group, the World Robot Cooperation Organization, and the Asia-Pacific Robot World Cup International Council, the event brought together 280 teams and over 500 humanoid robots competing in athletic, demonstration, and scenario-based categories, highlighting the deep integration of technology and sports.

Beijing Forestry University organized a two-week robotics training camp and selected five teams to participate in events including 3v3 soccer, 100m, 400m, 1500m, 4×100m relay, and scenario-based challenges. The university also provided comprehensive support in training spaces and practical guidance, creating an optimal environment for debugging, practice, and algorithm optimization.

During the competition, BFUers demonstrated teamwork, composure, and precision in control and coordination, successfully completing all events. The 4×100m relay team advanced to the semifinals and finished seventh overall, while the 1500m team placed tenth. Both results ranked first among all participating universities, earning recognition from experts and audiences alike.

The success was built on relentless debugging and experimentation. To the team members, it was more than just a competition--it became one of the defining moments of their youth.

Liu Qiwei from the College of Engineering shared: "In those seconds from the start to the finish line, our hearts raced. At that moment, the robot wasn't just a machine — it was our partner."

Ph.D. candidate Zhao Guorui added: "This experience strengthened my resolve to continue research. The results matter, but what matters more is how far we can go in the future."

Written by Hu Chunhe, Luo Chuanwen
Translated and edited by Song He
Reviewed by Yu Yangyang