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‘Robot Olympics’ reveal humanoids’ rapid progress — and flaws

Nature, Published online: 27 August 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02713-z Humanoid robots broke records at sporting events such as sprints, but struggled at practical tasks such as hammering nails.

China’s Robot Olympics Keep Getting Wilder

Check out the highlights of the second annual World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing.

Wattle lovers push for Brisbane Olympics 'bathed in green and gold'

The ‘robot Olympics’ were spectacular – but will this technology end up helping humans?

Getting a robot to run 100m faster than Usain Bolt is impressive. But how about a humanoid that can make you a cup of tea in your own kitchen?

Raygun opens up on her infamous Olympics breakdancing debut: ‘not as bad as I thought!’

Australia’s first Olympic breakdancer became a viral sensation after her performance at Paris 2024, where she failed to receive a single point Rachael “Raygun” Gunn says her performance at the 2024 Paris Olympics was “not as bad as I thought!” after the Sydney-based breaker revea

USA Fencing’s scrappy plan to make fencing a hit before the 2028 Olympics

Fencing is one of the oldest sports in Olympic history. It’s also one of the least watched domestically. Phil Andrews, CEO of USA Fencing, is on a mission to change that, and with the 2028 Los Angeles Games on the horizon, he’s running out of time. In a masterclass in scrappy bra

Robot Olympics runner bravely sprints headfirst into wall and collapses in shower of sparks, is not a metaphor

(Image credit: Future) Robots are just PCs that can walk around, and these days they're doing a lot more than just going for a stroll. Christopher Livingston doesn't trust them, not one bit, and is reporting on their movements monthly—and this month, Lincoln Carpenter did it, too

‘I’m So Happy’: Peres Jepchirchir Dominates the Sydney Marathon—and Wins Her 4th World Marathon Major

The 2021 Olympic champion won by nearly four minutes and just missed Sifan Hassan’s course record.

Julianna Barwick and Mary Lattimore Share Songs From New Film Score

The duo reunited for Threshold, a documentary about Olympic skier Jessie Diggins

Ethiopia’s Gobena, Kenya’s Olympic champion Jepchirchir win Sydney Marathon

Gobena claims first victory after finishing second last year, as Jepchirchir adds to Boston, New York and London wins.

Leader Pogacar out of Vuelta after Stage 8 crash

Five-time Tour de France champion Tadej Pogacar has pulled out of the Spanish Vuelta after crashing during the eighth stage of the race.

Jets star Connor Hellebuyck goes public with trade request

Hellebuyck, a key member of the United States' gold-medal squad at the Winter Olympics in February, released a statement Thursday through his agent, Ray Petkau, on social media.

We don’t even participate in half of Olympic sports; need to improve: PM Modi

“In the Olympics, there are so many different sports... Indian teams don't even participate in half of them,” Mr. Modi said, calling it a “bitter truth”.

Olympic champion Alysa Liu to sit out 2026-27 season

Liu said she was planning to work on her "overall artistry, spins, jumps, everything" during her break from competition.

Time to 'recalibrate': Olympic figure skating champion Liu to miss season

Humanoid robot beats Usain Bolt's 100m world record

Robots exceeded human records at the World Robot Games over the weekend in Beijing's Olympic speed skating arena as China showcased its dominance in the industry. Dozens of humanoids and their human operators competed in events from athletics and boxing to football and martial ar

Usain Bolt gets engaged to longtime partner Kasi Bennett on sprinter's 40th birthday

The legendary sprinter surprised Bennett at his 40th birthday celebration with a proposal.

Olympic pairs figure skating gold medalists Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara announce engagement

The pair won gold in dramatic fashion at the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics, coming back from fifth place after the short program to win the event.

Robots can outrun humans, but can they plug in a cable? - Reuters

Robots can outrun humans, but can they plug in a cable? Reuters China wants its humanoids to be taken seriously The Economist China’s robots rock, box and mix drinks. Can they outperform humans? Financial Times At China's robot Olympics, the finish line comes with a padded wall a

Bolt set to play Sunday league football for Manchester side

Usain Bolt is registered to play for a Sunday league team in Manchester, with the Olympic champion set to make another foray into football.

Polish Olympic chief charged in Zondacrypto probe, justice minister says

Polish Olympic Committee president Radosław Piesiewicz faces charges as prosecutors investigate his ties to collapsed cryptocurrency exchange Zondacrypto.

Polish Olympic chief arrested as prosecutors probe suspected crypto-linked bribe

Prosecutors are probing allegations that Zondacrypto's CEO gave Radosław Piesiewicz a 40,000 euro watch for help with regulatory hurdles.