Robot runner nearly breaks in half during testing for China games

A humanoid robot training for the 2026 World Humanoid Robot Games suffered a severe malfunction during a test session in Beijing, China. The robot crashed into a wall, resulting in a dramatic failure that left it nearly split in half, causing sparks to fly. This incident has attracted significant attention online, amplifying interest in the upcoming Games set to feature 50 events and 2,056 robots from 666 teams. The popularity and future of these robotic competitions remain uncertain amid their growing media coverage.

• 12:36 AMYahoo Sports — ‘Robot Olympics’ runner nearly splits in half after viral China crash