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Second World Humanoid Robot Games to Debut in Beijing This August

2026-06-12 · Impact score: 22

The Second World Humanoid Robot Games will be held from August 22–26, 2026, at the Beijing National Speed Skating Oval, featuring 50 events divided into 29 competition-based events and 21 scenario-based events. A key highlight is the focus on robots' real-world 'working abilities,' with 21 scenarios simulating daily life environments such as factories, hotels, libraries, and retail stores. For the first time, 8 'dexterous hand' specialized events will test millimeter-level micromanipulation. Lightweight metal materials such as magnesium alloys and aluminum alloys are a major area of interest, with demand for high-strength, lightweight metal powders (titanium alloys, magnesium alloys, aluminum alloys) rapidly growing for 3D printing of robot skeletons, joint housings, and other structural components.

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第二届世界人形机器人运动会8月亮相北京

第二届世界人形机器人运动会定于2026年8月22-26日在北京国家速滑馆举办，共设50个比赛项目，分为竞技赛（29项）和场景赛（21项）。本届赛事最大特点是聚焦机器人在真实场景中的“工作能力”，共设21个模拟真实生活的场景赛项，将机器人的工作场景拓展至工厂、酒店、图书馆、零售商店。首次设置8个“灵巧手专项赛”项目，考验机器人“指尖上的微操”。镁合金、铝合金等轻量化金属材料在人形机器人中的应用是本届赛事的关注重点之一，轻质高强金属粉末（钛合金、镁合金、铝合金）在机器人骨架、关节壳体等结构件的3D打印需求正在快速增长。

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