China Unicom and Huawei have collaborated to deploy a dedicated 5G-Advanced network for the second World Humanoid Robot Games held in Beijing. According to KrASIA, the event opened on August 22 at the National Speed Skating Oval and will continue through August 26, showcasing the latest in robotics and network technology.
The competition features 2,056 humanoid robots from 666 teams competing in 1,301 sessions across 51 events, a significant increase from the 26 events at the inaugural games. This expansion highlights the growing scale and complexity of humanoid robotics competitions in China, supported by cutting-edge telecommunications infrastructure.
For Japanese markets, this development underscores the increasing integration of advanced 5G networks with robotics, signaling potential opportunities and competitive pressures in Japan's tech and manufacturing sectors as global players accelerate innovation.