Watching This Video of the “Robot Olympics” is Hilarious...and Scary as Hell.
The 2nd World Humanoid Robot Games BEIJING, CHINA - AUGUST 24: Humanoid robots play tennis during the 2nd World Humanoid Robot Games at National Speed Skating Oval on August 24, 2026 in Beijing, China. The second World Robot Games will be held in Beijing from August 22nd to 26th. (Photo by Lintao Zhang/Getty Images) (Lintao Zhang/Getty Images)
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The 2nd World Humanoid Robot Games BEIJING, CHINA - AUGUST 24: A humanoid robot crawls under netting as it demonstrates skill and dexterity as it competes in the 100 meter obstacle course at the 2nd World Robot Games at National Speed Skating Oval on August 24, 2026 in Beijing, China. The games, that feature hundreds of humanoid robots competing in track and field, tennis, boxing, football, working skills among many others, runs from August 22-26th. (Photo by Kevin Frayer/Getty Images) (Kevin Frayer/Getty Images)
The 2nd World Humanoid Robot Games BEIJING, CHINA - AUGUST 24: A humanoid robot walks over a wooden path as it demonstrate skill and dexterity in the 100 meter obstacle course at the 2nd World Robot Games at National Speed Skating Oval on August 24, 2026 in Beijing, China. The games, that feature hundreds of humanoid robots competing in track and field, tennis, boxing, football, working skills among many others, runs from August 22-26th. (Photo by Kevin Frayer/Getty Images) (Kevin Frayer/Getty Images)
The 2nd World Humanoid Robot Games BEIJING, CHINA - AUGUST 22: An humanoid robot fell and caught fire after crossing the finish line in the 100 meter preliminaries at National Speed Skating Oval on August 22, 2026 in Beijing, China. The second World Robot Games will be held in Beijing from August 22nd to 26th. (Photo by Lintao Zhang/Getty Images) (Lintao Zhang/Getty Images)
The 2nd World Humanoid Robot Games BEIJING, CHINA - AUGUST 24: Humanoid robots play tennis during the 2nd World Humanoid Robot Games at National Speed Skating Oval on August 24, 2026 in Beijing, China. The second World Robot Games will be held in Beijing from August 22nd to 26th. (Photo by Lintao Zhang/Getty Images) (Lintao Zhang/Getty Images)
The 2nd World Humanoid Robot Games BEIJING, CHINA - AUGUST 24: Humanoid robots competes in the floor exercise event during the 2nd World Humanoid Robot Games at National Speed Skating Oval on August 24, 2026 in Beijing, China. The second World Robot Games will be held in Beijing from August 22nd to 26th. (Photo by Lintao Zhang/Getty Images) (Lintao Zhang/Getty Images)
The 2nd World Humanoid Robot Games BEIJING, CHINA - AUGUST 24: A humanoid robot kicks another in a fight during a kickboxing match at the 2nd World Robot Games at National Speed Skating Oval on August 24, 2026 in Beijing, China. The games, that feature hundreds of humanoid robots competing in track and field, tennis, boxing, football, working skills among many others, runs from August 22-26th. (Photo by Kevin Frayer/Getty Images) (Kevin Frayer/Getty Images)
The 2nd World Humanoid Robot Games BEIJING, CHINA - AUGUST 24: Humanoid robots competes in the weightlifting event during the 2nd World Humanoid Robot Games at National Speed Skating Oval on August 24, 2026 in Beijing, China. The second World Robot Games will be held in Beijing from August 22nd to 26th. (Photo by Lintao Zhang/Getty Images) (Lintao Zhang/Getty Images)
The 2nd World Humanoid Robot Games BEIJING, CHINA - AUGUST 24: Humanoid robots play tennis during the 2nd World Humanoid Robot Games at National Speed Skating Oval on August 24, 2026 in Beijing, China. The second World Robot Games will be held in Beijing from August 22nd to 26th. (Photo by Lintao Zhang/Getty Images) (Lintao Zhang/Getty Images)
The 2nd World Humanoid Robot Games BEIJING, CHINA - AUGUST 24: Humanoid robots competes in the 100m Obstacle event during the 2nd World Humanoid Robot Games at National Speed Skating Oval on August 24, 2026 in Beijing, China. The second World Robot Games will be held in Beijing from August 22nd to 26th. (Photo by Lintao Zhang/Getty Images) (Lintao Zhang/Getty Images)
The 2nd World Humanoid Robot Games BEIJING, CHINA - AUGUST 24: Humanoid robots competes in the 100m Obstacle event during the 2nd World Humanoid Robot Games at National Speed Skating Oval on August 24, 2026 in Beijing, China. The second World Robot Games will be held in Beijing from August 22nd to 26th. (Photo by Lintao Zhang/Getty Images) (Lintao Zhang/Getty Images)
The 2nd World Humanoid Robot Games BEIJING, CHINA - AUGUST 24: Humanoid robots competes in the cheerleading during the 2nd World Humanoid Robot Games at National Speed Skating Oval on August 24, 2026 in Beijing, China. The second World Robot Games will be held in Beijing from August 22nd to 26th. (Photo by Lintao Zhang/Getty Images) (Lintao Zhang/Getty Images)
The 2nd World Humanoid Robot Games BEIJING, CHINA - AUGUST 24: Humanoid robots play tennis during the 2nd World Humanoid Robot Games at National Speed Skating Oval on August 24, 2026 in Beijing, China. The second World Robot Games will be held in Beijing from August 22nd to 26th. (Photo by Lintao Zhang/Getty Images) (Lintao Zhang/Getty Images)
The 2nd World Humanoid Robot Games BEIJING, CHINA - AUGUST 24: Humanoid robots competes in the 100m Obstacle event during the 2nd World Humanoid Robot Games at National Speed Skating Oval on August 24, 2026 in Beijing, China. The second World Robot Games will be held in Beijing from August 22nd to 26th. (Photo by Lintao Zhang/Getty Images) (Lintao Zhang/Getty Images)
The 2nd World Humanoid Robot Games BEIJING, CHINA - AUGUST 24: Humanoid robots wear colourful wigs as they dance in the cheerleading competition at the 2nd World Robot Games at National Speed Skating Oval on August 24, 2026 in Beijing, China. The games, that feature hundreds of humanoid robots competing in track and field, tennis, boxing, football, working skills among many others, runs from August 22-26th. (Photo by Kevin Frayer/Getty Images) (Kevin Frayer/Getty Images)
The 2nd World Humanoid Robot Games BEIJING, CHINA - AUGUST 24: A humanoid robot prepares to fight an opponent during a kickboxing match at the 2nd World Robot Games at National Speed Skating Oval on August 24, 2026 in Beijing, China. The games, that feature hundreds of humanoid robots competing in track and field, tennis, boxing, football, working skills among many others, runs from August 22-26th. (Photo by Kevin Frayer/Getty Images) (Kevin Frayer/Getty Images)
The 2nd World Humanoid Robot Games BEIJING, CHINA - AUGUST 23: Humanoid robots play football in competition the 2nd World Robot Games at National Speed Skating Oval on August 23, 2026 in Beijing, China. The games, that feature hundreds of humanoid robots competing in track and field, tennis, boxing, football, working skills among many others, runs from August 22-26th. (Photo by Kevin Frayer/Getty Images) (Kevin Frayer/Getty Images)
The 2nd World Humanoid Robot Games BEIJING, CHINA - AUGUST 24: Humanoid robots wear colourful wigs as they dance in the cheerleading competition at the 2nd World Robot Games at National Speed Skating Oval on August 24, 2026 in Beijing, China. The games, that feature hundreds of humanoid robots competing in track and field, tennis, boxing, football, working skills among many others, runs from August 22-26th. (Photo by Kevin Frayer/Getty Images) (Kevin Frayer/Getty Images)
The 2nd World Humanoid Robot Games BEIJING, CHINA - AUGUST 24: Humanoid robots competes in the 100m Obstacle event during the 2nd World Humanoid Robot Games at National Speed Skating Oval on August 24, 2026 in Beijing, China. The second World Robot Games will be held in Beijing from August 22nd to 26th. (Photo by Lintao Zhang/Getty Images) (Lintao Zhang/Getty Images)
The 2nd World Humanoid Robot Games BEIJING, CHINA - AUGUST 24: Humanoid robots competes in the 100m Obstacle event during the 2nd World Humanoid Robot Games at National Speed Skating Oval on August 24, 2026 in Beijing, China. The second World Robot Games will be held in Beijing from August 22nd to 26th. (Photo by Lintao Zhang/Getty Images) (Lintao Zhang/Getty Images)
The 2nd World Humanoid Robot Games BEIJING, CHINA - AUGUST 24: Humanoid robots competes in the cheerleading during the 2nd World Humanoid Robot Games at National Speed Skating Oval on August 24, 2026 in Beijing, China. The second World Robot Games will be held in Beijing from August 22nd to 26th. (Photo by Lintao Zhang/Getty Images) (Lintao Zhang/Getty Images)
The 2nd World Humanoid Robot Games BEIJING, CHINA - AUGUST 24: A humanoid robot climbs over a wooden box as it demonstrate skill and dexterity in the 100 meter obstacle course at the 2nd World Robot Games at National Speed Skating Oval on August 24, 2026 in Beijing, China. The games, that feature hundreds of humanoid robots competing in track and field, tennis, boxing, football, working skills among many others, runs from August 22-26th. (Photo by Kevin Frayer/Getty Images) (Kevin Frayer/Getty Images)
The 2nd World Humanoid Robot Games BEIJING, CHINA - AUGUST 24: A humanoid robot crawls under netting as it demonstrates skill and dexterity as it competes in the 100 meter obstacle course at the 2nd World Robot Games at National Speed Skating Oval on August 24, 2026 in Beijing, China. The games, that feature hundreds of humanoid robots competing in track and field, tennis, boxing, football, working skills among many others, runs from August 22-26th. (Photo by Kevin Frayer/Getty Images) (Kevin Frayer/Getty Images)
The 2nd World Humanoid Robot Games BEIJING, CHINA - AUGUST 24: Humanoid robots duijs kicks another in a fight during a kickboxing match at the 2nd World Robot Games at National Speed Skating Oval on August 24, 2026 in Beijing, China. The games, that feature hundreds of humanoid robots competing in track and field, tennis, boxing, football, working skills among many others, runs from August 22-26th. (Photo by Kevin Frayer/Getty Images) (Kevin Frayer/Getty Images)
The 2nd World Humanoid Robot Games BEIJING, CHINA - AUGUST 23: A humanoid robot is carried off the track on a stretcher after crashing during the 400 meter for small robots at the 2nd World Robot Games at National Speed Skating Oval on August 23, 2026 in Beijing, China. The games, that feature hundreds of humanoid robots competing in track and field, tennis, boxing, football, working skills among many others, runs from August 22-26th. (Photo by Kevin Frayer/Getty Images) (Kevin Frayer/Getty Images)
The 2nd World Humanoid Robot Games BEIJING, CHINA - AUGUST 24: Humanoid robots competes in the lightweight combat event during the 2nd World Humanoid Robot Games at National Speed Skating Oval on August 24, 2026 in Beijing, China. The second World Robot Games will be held in Beijing from August 22nd to 26th. (Photo by Lintao Zhang/Getty Images) (Lintao Zhang/Getty Images)
The 2nd World Humanoid Robot Games BEIJING, CHINA - AUGUST 24: Humanoid robots competes in the 400m Obstacle event during the 2nd World Humanoid Robot Games at National Speed Skating Oval on August 24, 2026 in Beijing, China. The second World Robot Games will be held in Beijing from August 22nd to 26th. (Photo by Lintao Zhang/Getty Images) (Lintao Zhang/Getty Images)
The 2nd World Humanoid Robot Games BEIJING, CHINA - AUGUST 24: Humanoid robots competes in the cheerleading during the 2nd World Humanoid Robot Games at National Speed Skating Oval on August 24, 2026 in Beijing, China. The second World Robot Games will be held in Beijing from August 22nd to 26th. (Photo by Lintao Zhang/Getty Images) (Lintao Zhang/Getty Images)
The 2nd World Humanoid Robot Games BEIJING, CHINA - AUGUST 24: A humanoid robot jumps down from a large wooden box as it demonstrate skill and dexterity in the 100 meter obstacle course at the 2nd World Robot Games at National Speed Skating Oval on August 24, 2026 in Beijing, China. The games, that feature hundreds of humanoid robots competing in track and field, tennis, boxing, football, working skills among many others, runs from August 22-26th. (Photo by Kevin Frayer/Getty Images) (Kevin Frayer/Getty Images)
The 2nd World Humanoid Robot Games BEIJING, CHINA - AUGUST 24: Humanoid robots competes in the weightlifting event during the 2nd World Humanoid Robot Games at National Speed Skating Oval on August 24, 2026 in Beijing, China. The second World Robot Games will be held in Beijing from August 22nd to 26th. (Photo by Lintao Zhang/Getty Images) (Lintao Zhang/Getty Images)
The 2nd World Humanoid Robot Games BEIJING, CHINA - AUGUST 24: Humanoid robots play football in a competition during the 2nd World Robot Games at National Speed Skating Oval on August 24, 2026 in Beijing, China. The games, that feature hundreds of humanoid robots competing in track and field, tennis, boxing, football, working skills among many others, runs from August 22-26th. (Photo by Kevin Frayer/Getty Images) (Kevin Frayer/Getty Images)
The 2nd World Humanoid Robot Games BEIJING, CHINA - AUGUST 22: An humanoid robot fell and caught fire after crossing the finish line in the 100m preliminaries at National Speed Skating Oval on August 22, 2026 in Beijing, China. The second World Robot Games will be held in Beijing from August 22nd to 26th. (Photo by Lintao Zhang/Getty Images) (Lintao Zhang/Getty Images)
The 2nd World Humanoid Robot Games BEIJING, CHINA - AUGUST 24: A humanoid robot climbs over a wooden section of stairs as it demonstrate skill and dexterity in the 100 meter obstacle course at the 2nd World Robot Games at National Speed Skating Oval on August 24, 2026 in Beijing, China. The games, that feature hundreds of humanoid robots competing in track and field, tennis, boxing, football, working skills among many others, runs from August 22-26th. (Photo by Kevin Frayer/Getty Images)x (Kevin Frayer/Getty Images)
The 2nd World Humanoid Robot Games BEIJING, CHINA - AUGUST 23: A referee helps pull up a humanoid robot that collided with others qfootball in competition the 2nd World Robot Games at National Speed Skating Oval on August 23, 2026 in Beijing, China. The games, that feature hundreds of humanoid robots competing in track and field, tennis, boxing, football, working skills among many others, runs from August 22-26th. (Photo by Kevin Frayer/Getty Images) (Kevin Frayer/Getty Images)
The 2nd World Humanoid Robot Games BEIJING, CHINA - AUGUST 24: Humanoid robots competes in the cheerleading during the 2nd World Humanoid Robot Games at National Speed Skating Oval on August 24, 2026 in Beijing, China. The second World Robot Games will be held in Beijing from August 22nd to 26th. (Photo by Lintao Zhang/Getty Images) (Lintao Zhang/Getty Images)
The 2nd World Humanoid Robot Games BEIJING, CHINA - AUGUST 24: Humanoid robots competes in the weightlifting event during the 2nd World Humanoid Robot Games at National Speed Skating Oval on August 24, 2026 in Beijing, China. The second World Robot Games will be held in Beijing from August 22nd to 26th. (Photo by Lintao Zhang/Getty Images) (Lintao Zhang/Getty Images)
The 2nd World Humanoid Robot Games BEIJING, CHINA - AUGUST 24: Humanoid robots competes in the cheerleading during the 2nd World Humanoid Robot Games at National Speed Skating Oval on August 24, 2026 in Beijing, China. The second World Robot Games will be held in Beijing from August 22nd to 26th. (Photo by Lintao Zhang/Getty Images) (Lintao Zhang/Getty Images)
The 2nd World Humanoid Robot Games BEIJING, CHINA - AUGUST 24: Humanoid robots competes in the 100m Obstacle event during the 2nd World Humanoid Robot Games at National Speed Skating Oval on August 24, 2026 in Beijing, China. The second World Robot Games will be held in Beijing from August 22nd to 26th. (Photo by Lintao Zhang/Getty Images) (Lintao Zhang/Getty Images)
The 2nd World Humanoid Robot Games BEIJING, CHINA - AUGUST 24: Humanoid robots competes in the weightlifting event during the 2nd World Humanoid Robot Games at National Speed Skating Oval on August 24, 2026 in Beijing, China. The second World Robot Games will be held in Beijing from August 22nd to 26th. (Photo by Lintao Zhang/Getty Images) (Lintao Zhang/Getty Images)
The 2nd World Humanoid Robot Games BEIJING, CHINA - AUGUST 24: Humanoid robots competes in the lightweight combat event during the 2nd World Humanoid Robot Games at National Speed Skating Oval on August 24, 2026 in Beijing, China. The second World Robot Games will be held in Beijing from August 22nd to 26th. (Photo by Lintao Zhang/Getty Images) (Lintao Zhang/Getty Images)
Robot technology has grown exponentially ever since we watched the first creepy video from https://bostondynamics.com/videos/ in 2005. (You can see Boston Dynamics robot evolution video below.)
Now robots have come far enough that they can break almost all human athletic records including Usain Bolt’s 100m sprint record, and high jumps too.
But watching Beijing’s Robot Games video still shows how far the tech has to go, like the robot runners don’t know how or when to stop running.
Even funnier to me is the boxing/martial arts fighting robots who never even come close to hitting each other, and some of the bots in these games just fall down.
Won’t be long before those bugs are fixed though, and the future is going to be possibly cool, and really freaking creepy.
