Humanoid robots have showcased their talents at the opening ceremony of the first World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing. The event began on Thursday evening.

Unitree Robotics brought the spotlight-grabbing machines at Beijing’s set piece robots competition on Friday, burnishing its reputation as a national champion for China’s ambitions in developing AI and humanoids.

China has kicked off the first-ever Robot Olympics in Beijing, hosting the World Humanoid Robot Games. Competitors from around the globe are squaring off in events from martial arts to a 400-meter race,