China kicked off the three-day long World Humanoid Robot Games on Friday, looking to showcase its advances in artificial intelligence and robotics with 280 teams from 16 countries.

Over 500 robots competed in soccer, boxing, and running. In many cases, gravity was the real winner. This week, China’s leading robotics minds gathered in Beijing for a hotly-anticipated, Olympics-style event dubbed the world’s first “ Humanoid Robot Games. ”

Grid Aero wants to build fleets of low-cost, long-range autonomous cargo planes that could foil Chinese defenses designed to choke off U.S. forces.

In a development that completely demolishes the line between robotics and reproductive science, China’s Kaiwa Technology says it has introduced humanoid robots equipped with advanced artificial womb systems. What could possibly go wrong with this line of experimentation?

We recently released our updated list of the best robot vacuum and mop combos, a moment to rejoice for both my fellow lazies and those that respect the tech. There’s no doubt that these are going to be expensive items and many people are going to be priced out,

China has invested heavily in robotics. The country is a leader in industrial robots per capita and has just hosted the first "World Humanoid Robot Games" in Beijing.

What I want is a device to clean up late after a dinner party so I can go to bed.

There is no hair on my floors! No dirt or dust bunnies!” This robot vac has a dedicated quiet mode, making its cleaning even quieter than usual. Another review says it’s so unobtrusive, “I barely notice it running.