The Humanoids at China's Robot Games Were Faster Than Usain Bolt--but I'm More Impressed by Their Tweezer Mastery

The Humanoids at China's Robot Games Were Faster Than Usain Bolt--but I'm More Impressed by Their Tweezer Mastery Beijing's endlessly delightful Robot Games featured tons of impressive stunts. But the most mind-blowing tricks challenged the humanoid's brain, not its brawn. If you're anything like me, the World Humanoid Robot Games are a highlight of your sporting calendar. The event, held in China, showcases the latest humanoid hardware, lots of algorithmic innovations, and a good dose of robot slapstick. This year's iteration, which wrapped up in Beijing on August 26, did not disappoint.