Top 10 World Sports News Events In 2025

Top 10 World Sports News Events In 2025

In 2025, humanoid robot sports competitions in China have gained wide attention both at home and abroad. In April, humanoid robots and human runners took to the same half-marathon course in Beijing for the first time. Wuxi hosted the first multi-sport games for embodied intelligent robots, with over 150 robot athletes competing in a variety of events. In August, Beijing held the inaugural World Humanoid Robot Games, featuring 280 teams from 16 countries and regions. This file photo taken on Aug. 17, 2025 shows humanoid robots running during a sprint match at the 2025 World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing, capital of China. Photo by Ju Huanzong/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Top 10 World Sports News Events In 2025

Top 10 World Sports News Events In 2025

In 2025, humanoid robot sports competitions in China have gained wide attention both at home and abroad. In April, humanoid robots and human runners took to the same half-marathon course in Beijing for the first time. Wuxi hosted the first multi-sport games for embodied intelligent robots, with over 150 robot athletes competing in a variety of events. In August, Beijing held the inaugural World Humanoid Robot Games, featuring 280 teams from 16 countries and regions. This file photo taken on Aug. 11, 2025 shows humanoid robots combating during a kickboxing match at the 2025 World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing, capital of China. Photo by Ju Huanzong/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Launch Conference for HERO Humanoid Robot - Milan

Launch Conference for HERO Humanoid Robot - Milan

MILAN - Palazzo Mezzanotte Per Edil San Felice, launch conference for HERO - Humanoid for Enhanced Road Operations, the first patented humanoid to operate safely on road construction sites, CEO Lorenzo di Palma Milan, Italy on December 3, 2025. Photo by Maurizio Maule/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Launch Conference for HERO Humanoid Robot - Milan

Launch Conference for HERO Humanoid Robot - Milan

MILAN - Palazzo Mezzanotte Per Edil San Felice, launch conference for HERO - Humanoid for Enhanced Road Operations, the first patented humanoid to operate safely on road construction sites, CEO Lorenzo di Palma Milan, Italy on December 3, 2025. Photo by Maurizio Maule/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Launch Conference for HERO Humanoid Robot - Milan

Launch Conference for HERO Humanoid Robot - Milan

MILAN - Palazzo Mezzanotte Per Edil San Felice, launch conference for HERO - Humanoid for Enhanced Road Operations, the first patented humanoid to operate safely on road construction sites, CEO Lorenzo di Palma Milan, Italy on December 3, 2025. Photo by Maurizio Maule/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Launch Conference for HERO Humanoid Robot - Milan

Launch Conference for HERO Humanoid Robot - Milan

MILAN - Palazzo Mezzanotte Per Edil San Felice, launch conference for HERO - Humanoid for Enhanced Road Operations, the first patented humanoid to operate safely on road construction sites. Milan, Italy on December 3, 2025. Photo by Maurizio Maule/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Launch Conference for HERO Humanoid Robot - Milan

Launch Conference for HERO Humanoid Robot - Milan

MILAN - Palazzo Mezzanotte Per Edil San Felice, launch conference of HERO - Humanoid for Enhanced Road Operations, the first patented humanoid to operate safely on road construction sites, Vincenzo Di Pietro, CEO Lorenzo di Palma Milan, Italy on December 3, 2025. Photo by Maurizio Maule/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Launch Conference for HERO Humanoid Robot - Milan

Launch Conference for HERO Humanoid Robot - Milan

MILAN - Palazzo Mezzanotte Per Edil San Felice, launch conference for HERO - Humanoid for Enhanced Road Operations, the first patented humanoid to operate safely on road construction sites. Milan, Italy on December 3, 2025. Photo by Maurizio Maule/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Launch Conference for HERO Humanoid Robot - Milan

Launch Conference for HERO Humanoid Robot - Milan

MILAN - Palazzo Mezzanotte Per Edil San Felice, launch conference for HERO - Humanoid for Enhanced Road Operations, the first patented humanoid to operate safely on road construction sites. Milan, Italy on December 3, 2025. Photo by Maurizio Maule/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Launch Conference for HERO Humanoid Robot - Milan

Launch Conference for HERO Humanoid Robot - Milan

MILAN - Palazzo Mezzanotte Per Edil San Felice, launch conference for HERO - Humanoid for Enhanced Road Operations, the first patented humanoid to operate safely on road construction sites, Simone Giordano, Francesco Bianco Milan, Italy on December 3, 2025. Photo by Maurizio Maule/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Launch Conference for HERO Humanoid Robot - Milan

Launch Conference for HERO Humanoid Robot - Milan

MILAN - Palazzo Mezzanotte Per Edil San Felice, launch conference of HERO - Humanoid for Enhanced Road Operations, the first patented humanoid to operate safely on road construction sites, Simone Giordano, CEO Lorenzo di Palma, Francesco Bianco Milan, Italy on December 3, 2025. Photo by Maurizio Maule/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Launch Conference for HERO Humanoid Robot - Milan

Launch Conference for HERO Humanoid Robot - Milan

MILAN - Palazzo Mezzanotte Per Edil San Felice, launch conference for HERO - Humanoid for Enhanced Road Operations, the first patented humanoid to operate safely on road construction sites. Milan, Italy on December 3, 2025. Photo by Maurizio Maule/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Launch Conference for HERO Humanoid Robot - Milan

Launch Conference for HERO Humanoid Robot - Milan

MILAN - Palazzo Mezzanotte Per Edil San Felice, launch conference for HERO - Humanoid for Enhanced Road Operations, the first patented humanoid to operate safely on road construction sites. Milan, Italy on December 3, 2025. Photo by Maurizio Maule/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Launch Conference for HERO Humanoid Robot - Milan

Launch Conference for HERO Humanoid Robot - Milan

MILAN - Palazzo Mezzanotte Per Edil San Felice, launch conference for HERO - Humanoid for Enhanced Road Operations, the first patented humanoid to operate safely on road construction sites, Simone Giordano, Francesco Bianco Milan, Italy on December 3, 2025. Photo by Maurizio Maule/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Launch Conference for HERO Humanoid Robot - Milan

Launch Conference for HERO Humanoid Robot - Milan

MILAN - Palazzo Mezzanotte Per Edil San Felice, launch conference of HERO - Humanoid for Enhanced Road Operations, the first patented humanoid to operate safely on road construction sites, Vincenzo Di Pietro, CEO Lorenzo di Palma Milan, Italy on December 3, 2025. Photo by Maurizio Maule/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Robot Chemist - China

Robot Chemist - China

Robot Xiaolai performs an experiment at the state key laboratory of precision and intelligent chemistry of the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC) in Hefei, east China's Anhui Province, November 24, 2025. Traditional chemical research has long relied on continuous trial and error by scientists. With the development of artificial intelligence and robotic automation technologies, it has become possible to design experiments and issue instructions through intelligent platforms, using robots to replace human labor in experiential operations, which enhances experimental efficiency and precision. In 2021, after eight years of dedicated effort by a research team from USTC, Xiaolai, the first-generation "robot chemist," was successfully developed. After several years of iterations, the second-generation dual-armed humanoid robot Xiaolin has been put into operation, capable of performing more complex tasks. It has evolved from a substitute of human labor to a "research partner." According to Zhu Zhuoy

Robot Chemist - China

Robot Chemist - China

Robot Xiaolin is pictured at the state key laboratory of precision and intelligent chemistry of the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC) in Hefei, east China's Anhui Province, November 24, 2025. Traditional chemical research has long relied on continuous trial and error by scientists. With the development of artificial intelligence and robotic automation technologies, it has become possible to design experiments and issue instructions through intelligent platforms, using robots to replace human labor in experiential operations, which enhances experimental efficiency and precision. In 2021, after eight years of dedicated effort by a research team from USTC, Xiaolai, the first-generation "robot chemist," was successfully developed. After several years of iterations, the second-generation dual-armed humanoid robot Xiaolin has been put into operation, capable of performing more complex tasks. It has evolved from a substitute of human labor to a "research partner." According to Zhu Zhuoying, a prof

Robot Chemist - China

Robot Chemist - China

Robot Xiaolin is pictured at the state key laboratory of precision and intelligent chemistry of the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC) in Hefei, east China's Anhui Province, November 24, 2025. Traditional chemical research has long relied on continuous trial and error by scientists. With the development of artificial intelligence and robotic automation technologies, it has become possible to design experiments and issue instructions through intelligent platforms, using robots to replace human labor in experiential operations, which enhances experimental efficiency and precision. In 2021, after eight years of dedicated effort by a research team from USTC, Xiaolai, the first-generation "robot chemist," was successfully developed. After several years of iterations, the second-generation dual-armed humanoid robot Xiaolin has been put into operation, capable of performing more complex tasks. It has evolved from a substitute of human labor to a "research partner." According to Zhu Zhuoying, a prof

Robot Chemist - China

Robot Chemist - China

Robot Xiaolai performs an experiment at the state key laboratory of precision and intelligent chemistry of the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC) in Hefei, east China's Anhui Province, November 24, 2025. Traditional chemical research has long relied on continuous trial and error by scientists. With the development of artificial intelligence and robotic automation technologies, it has become possible to design experiments and issue instructions through intelligent platforms, using robots to replace human labor in experiential operations, which enhances experimental efficiency and precision. In 2021, after eight years of dedicated effort by a research team from USTC, Xiaolai, the first-generation "robot chemist," was successfully developed. After several years of iterations, the second-generation dual-armed humanoid robot Xiaolin has been put into operation, capable of performing more complex tasks. It has evolved from a substitute of human labor to a "research partner." According to Zhu Zhuoy

Robot Chemist - China

Robot Chemist - China

Robot Xiaolai performs an experiment at the state key laboratory of precision and intelligent chemistry of the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC) in Hefei, east China's Anhui Province, November 24, 2025. Traditional chemical research has long relied on continuous trial and error by scientists. With the development of artificial intelligence and robotic automation technologies, it has become possible to design experiments and issue instructions through intelligent platforms, using robots to replace human labor in experiential operations, which enhances experimental efficiency and precision. In 2021, after eight years of dedicated effort by a research team from USTC, Xiaolai, the first-generation "robot chemist," was successfully developed. After several years of iterations, the second-generation dual-armed humanoid robot Xiaolin has been put into operation, capable of performing more complex tasks. It has evolved from a substitute of human labor to a "research partner." According to Zhu Zhuoy

Robot Chemist - China

Robot Chemist - China

Professor Zhu Zhuoying (R) and doctoral student Guo Lulu have a discussion in front of Robot Xiaolin at the state key laboratory of precision and intelligent chemistry of the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC) in Hefei, east China's Anhui Province, November 24, 2025. Traditional chemical research has long relied on continuous trial and error by scientists. With the development of artificial intelligence and robotic automation technologies, it has become possible to design experiments and issue instructions through intelligent platforms, using robots to replace human labor in experiential operations, which enhances experimental efficiency and precision. In 2021, after eight years of dedicated effort by a research team from USTC, Xiaolai, the first-generation "robot chemist," was successfully developed. After several years of iterations, the second-generation dual-armed humanoid robot Xiaolin has been put into operation, capable of performing more complex tasks. It has evolved from a substitut

8th China International Import Exposition - Shanghai

8th China International Import Exposition - Shanghai

Visitors view Hexagon's industrial humanoid robot AEON demonstrating the three-dimensional scanning, which is the first exhibition of industrial automation application scenarios of AEON in China, during the 8th China International Import Expo (CIIE) in east China's Shanghai, Nov. 5, 2025. Photo by Fang Zhe /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Unitree's First Biomimetic Humanoid Robot H2

Unitree's First Biomimetic Humanoid Robot H2

Viewers watch Unitree's first biomimetic humanoid robot H2 at a robot exhibition in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China on October 21, 2025.

Unitree's First Biomimetic Humanoid Robot H2

Unitree's First Biomimetic Humanoid Robot H2

Viewers watch Unitree's first biomimetic humanoid robot H2 at a robot exhibition in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China on October 21, 2025.

Unitree's First Biomimetic Humanoid Robot H2

Unitree's First Biomimetic Humanoid Robot H2

Viewers watch Unitree's first biomimetic humanoid robot H2 at a robot exhibition in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China on October 21, 2025.

Unitree's First Biomimetic Humanoid Robot H2

Unitree's First Biomimetic Humanoid Robot H2

Viewers watch Unitree's first biomimetic humanoid robot H2 at a robot exhibition in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China on October 21, 2025.

Unitree's First Biomimetic Humanoid Robot H2

Unitree's First Biomimetic Humanoid Robot H2

Viewers watch Unitree's first biomimetic humanoid robot H2 at a robot exhibition in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China on October 21, 2025.

Unitree's First Biomimetic Humanoid Robot H2

Unitree's First Biomimetic Humanoid Robot H2

Viewers watch Unitree's first biomimetic humanoid robot H2 at a robot exhibition in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China on October 21, 2025.

Unitree's First Biomimetic Humanoid Robot H2

Unitree's First Biomimetic Humanoid Robot H2

Viewers watch Unitree's first biomimetic humanoid robot H2 at a robot exhibition in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China on October 21, 2025.

Unitree's First Biomimetic Humanoid Robot H2

Unitree's First Biomimetic Humanoid Robot H2

Viewers watch Unitree's first biomimetic humanoid robot H2 at a robot exhibition in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China on October 21, 2025.

Unitree's First Biomimetic Humanoid Robot H2

Unitree's First Biomimetic Humanoid Robot H2

Viewers watch Unitree's first biomimetic humanoid robot H2 at a robot exhibition in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China on October 21, 2025.

Unitree's First Biomimetic Humanoid Robot H2

Unitree's First Biomimetic Humanoid Robot H2

Viewers watch Unitree's first biomimetic humanoid robot H2 at a robot exhibition in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China on October 21, 2025.

22nd China-ASEAN Expo - China

22nd China-ASEAN Expo - China

An humanoid robot serves tea at the Nanning International Convention and Exhibition Center in Nanning, capital of south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Sept. 19, 2025. Products involving cutting-edge technologies such as artificial intelligence, low-altitude economy and humanoid robots are showcased during the ongoing 22nd China-ASEAN Expo. For the first time, the expo features a 10,000-square-meter pavilion dedicated to artificial intelligence, the largest single-theme hall in the expo's history. Photo by Xinhua/Zhang Ailin/ABACAPRESS.COM

22nd China-ASEAN Expo - China

22nd China-ASEAN Expo - China

A robot demonstrates a skill to avoid obstacles at the Nanning International Convention and Exhibition Center in Nanning, capital of south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Sept. 19, 2025. Products involving cutting-edge technologies such as artificial intelligence, low-altitude economy and humanoid robots are showcased during the ongoing 22nd China-ASEAN Expo. For the first time, the expo features a 10,000-square-meter pavilion dedicated to artificial intelligence, the largest single-theme hall in the expo's history. Photo by Xinhua/Zhang Ailin/ABACAPRESS.COM

22nd China-ASEAN Expo - China

22nd China-ASEAN Expo - China

A staff member experiences the surgical operation process with a pair of VR glasses at the Nanning International Convention and Exhibition Center in Nanning, capital of south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Sept. 19, 2025. Products involving cutting-edge technologies such as artificial intelligence, low-altitude economy and humanoid robots are showcased during the ongoing 22nd China-ASEAN Expo. For the first time, the expo features a 10,000-square-meter pavilion dedicated to artificial intelligence, the largest single-theme hall in the expo's history. Photo by Xinhua/Hu Qiusi/ABACAPRESS.COM

22nd China-ASEAN Expo - China

22nd China-ASEAN Expo - China

A robot dog interacts with a visitor at the Nanning International Convention and Exhibition Center in Nanning, capital of south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Sept. 19, 2025. Products involving cutting-edge technologies such as artificial intelligence, low-altitude economy and humanoid robots are showcased during the ongoing 22nd China-ASEAN Expo. For the first time, the expo features a 10,000-square-meter pavilion dedicated to artificial intelligence, the largest single-theme hall in the expo's history. Photo by Xinhua/Lu Boan/ABACAPRESS.COM

22nd China-ASEAN Expo - China

22nd China-ASEAN Expo - China

A humanoid robot performs boxing with a visitor at the Nanning International Convention and Exhibition Center in Nanning, capital of south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Sept. 19, 2025. Products involving cutting-edge technologies such as artificial intelligence, low-altitude economy and humanoid robots are showcased during the ongoing 22nd China-ASEAN Expo. For the first time, the expo features a 10,000-square-meter pavilion dedicated to artificial intelligence, the largest single-theme hall in the expo's history. Photo by Xinhua/Zhou Tinglu/ABACAPRESS.COM

22nd China-ASEAN Expo - China

22nd China-ASEAN Expo - China

Visitors watch performances of a robot dog at the Nanning International Convention and Exhibition Center in Nanning, capital of south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Sept. 19, 2025. Products involving cutting-edge technologies such as artificial intelligence, low-altitude economy and humanoid robots are showcased during the ongoing 22nd China-ASEAN Expo. For the first time, the expo features a 10,000-square-meter pavilion dedicated to artificial intelligence, the largest single-theme hall in the expo's history. Photo by Xinhua/Lu Boan/ABACAPRESS.COM

22nd China-ASEAN Expo - China

22nd China-ASEAN Expo - China

A visitor shows a coffee latte art made by a coffee robot at the Nanning International Convention and Exhibition Center in Nanning, capital of south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Sept. 19, 2025. Products involving cutting-edge technologies such as artificial intelligence, low-altitude economy and humanoid robots are showcased during the ongoing 22nd China-ASEAN Expo. For the first time, the expo features a 10,000-square-meter pavilion dedicated to artificial intelligence, the largest single-theme hall in the expo's history. Photo by Xinhua/Hu Qiusi/ABACAPRESS.COM

22nd China-ASEAN Expo - China

22nd China-ASEAN Expo - China

A humanoid robot performs dances at the Nanning International Convention and Exhibition Center in Nanning, capital of south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Sept. 19, 2025. Products involving cutting-edge technologies such as artificial intelligence, low-altitude economy and humanoid robots are showcased during the ongoing 22nd China-ASEAN Expo. For the first time, the expo features a 10,000-square-meter pavilion dedicated to artificial intelligence, the largest single-theme hall in the expo's history. Photo by Xinhua/Zhou Tinglu/ABACAPRESS.COM

22nd China-ASEAN Expo - China

22nd China-ASEAN Expo - China

An intelligent charging robot is seen at the Nanning International Convention and Exhibition Center in Nanning, capital of south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Sept. 19, 2025. Products involving cutting-edge technologies such as artificial intelligence, low-altitude economy and humanoid robots are showcased during the ongoing 22nd China-ASEAN Expo. For the first time, the expo features a 10,000-square-meter pavilion dedicated to artificial intelligence, the largest single-theme hall in the expo's history. Photo by Xinhua/Huang Xiaobang/ABACAPRESS.COM

Youth Tech Carnival in Wuzhen Zhejiang - China

Youth Tech Carnival in Wuzhen Zhejiang - China

A Unitree humanoid robot dances for the audience at the Wuzhen Youth Tech Carnival in Wuzhen, east China's Zhejiang Province, on Aug. 17, 2025. The first Wuzhen Youth Tech Carnival is held from Aug. 15 to 25 in Wuzhen of Tongxiang City. This 11-day technology event, bringing together more than 40,000 young technology enthusiasts from all over the world, builds up a comprehensive platform for teenagers to show wisdom, boost innovation and touch the future. Photo by Xu Yu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Youth Tech Carnival in Wuzhen Zhejiang - China

Youth Tech Carnival in Wuzhen Zhejiang - China

A Unitree humanoid robot interacts with children at the Wuzhen Youth Tech Carnival in Wuzhen, east China's Zhejiang Province, on Aug. 17, 2025. The first Wuzhen Youth Tech Carnival is held from Aug. 15 to 25 in Wuzhen of Tongxiang City. This 11-day technology event, bringing together more than 40,000 young technology enthusiasts from all over the world, builds up a comprehensive platform for teenagers to show wisdom, boost innovation and touch the future. Photo by Xu Yu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Youth Tech Carnival in Wuzhen Zhejiang - China

Youth Tech Carnival in Wuzhen Zhejiang - China

A Unitree humanoid robot dances for the audience at the Wuzhen Youth Tech Carnival in Wuzhen, east China's Zhejiang Province, on Aug. 17, 2025. The first Wuzhen Youth Tech Carnival is held from Aug. 15 to 25 in Wuzhen of Tongxiang City. This 11-day technology event, bringing together more than 40,000 young technology enthusiasts from all over the world, builds up a comprehensive platform for teenagers to show wisdom, boost innovation and touch the future. Photo by Xu Yu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

First World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing

First World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing

BEIJING, CHINA - AUGUST 16, 2025 - A view of the first World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing, China on August 16, 2025

First World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing

First World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing

BEIJING, CHINA - AUGUST 16, 2025 - A view of the first World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing, China on August 16, 2025

First World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing

First World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing

BEIJING, CHINA - AUGUST 16, 2025 - A view of the first World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing, China on August 16, 2025

First World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing

First World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing

BEIJING, CHINA - AUGUST 16, 2025 - A view of the first World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing, China on August 16, 2025

First World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing

First World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing

BEIJING, CHINA - AUGUST 16, 2025 - A view of the first World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing, China on August 16, 2025

First World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing

First World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing

BEIJING, CHINA - AUGUST 16, 2025 - A view of the first World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing, China on August 16, 2025