Unitree dominates inaugural humanoid robot games with four golds

At the inaugural World Humanoid Robot Games held in Beijing, Unitree Robotics emerged as the dominant force, securing four gold medals in key track events including the 400m dash, 1,500m race, 100m hurdles, and the 4×100m relay. The Hangzhou-based company’s H1 humanoid robots showcased superior mechanical design powered by their proprietary M107 joint motor, enabling longer strides and stronger kicks. Unitree topped the overall medal table with 11 medals, highlighting its leadership in humanoid robot performance. Independent teams using Unitree’s G1 platform also earned multiple medals, demonstrating the versatility of its hardware. Other Chinese teams also performed strongly, with X-Humanoid (Beijing Humanoid Robot Innovation Centre) winning 10 medals, including golds in the 100m sprint and a materials handling contest. Their Tien Kung robot, notable for running autonomously without remote control, recently won a half-marathon against human runners and is being developed as