00:00A mall designed just for robots is open in China.
00:03Its goal may be to actually score one.
00:07But its true purpose is to bring robotics into the fold of everyday life, including sports.
00:14The four-story complex sits in the heart of the E-Town district in Beijing.
00:19This will be the site of the first-ever World Humanoid Robotic Games.
00:24They run from August 14th through the 17th.
00:26The competition is new, but some of the competitors are already gold medal winners, like T1 and his soccer mates.
00:35They finished on top in their category in the RoboCup Humanoid League in Brazil.
00:40Now, T1 will be part of an event featuring 280 teams from 16 countries competing in 26 different sports,
00:49from track and field to martial arts, dance, and, of course, the beautiful game.
00:54For those that don't follow sports, there are also industrial and medical robots performing tasks.
01:01It's all part of Beijing's effort to revolutionize the world of robotics,
01:05with the ultimate goal of having robots do everything from household chores to cooking to work.
01:12Now they hope you'll kick back and watch them do the playing as well.
01:16While it may be fun and games for some, industry analysts say the advancement is a game-changer for the world.
01:22But if you're hoping to see Cristiano Ronaldo in robot form, think again.
01:27Scientists say the technology isn't quite there yet.
01:30These robots would likely face stiff competition from even the most novice human competitor.
01:36That said, this week's competition will be a benchmark for the global robotics industry,
01:40with teams measuring robots' ability to maneuver and traverse in human-like ways,
01:46and using it to improve technology.
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