5G Capital Sets a New Benchmark:China Unicom Beijing and Huawei Power the 2nd World Humanoid Robot Games with 5G-A GigaUplink

On August 24, 2026, the 2nd World Humanoid Robot Games commenced at Beijing's National Speed Skating Oval, known as the "Ice Ribbon." This event exemplified the practical application of 5G Capital in robotics and embodied AI, showcasing China Unicom Beijing's and Huawei's integration of a 5G-A GigaUplink network. The network facilitated intelligent event operations, robot competition, and captivating spectator experiences.

The 2nd World Humanoid Robot Games boasted an expanded scale, with 1,301 competitions across 51 events involving 2,056 humanoid robots from 666 teams worldwide. This year's games featured heightened competition intensity, including new high-intensity events such as table tennis and kickboxing, as well as scenario-based competitions in real-world settings like industrial production, hotels, homes, and logistics.

To accommodate these demands, China Unicom Beijing and Huawei deployed a dedicated 100 MHz network, complemented by a 300 MHz LampSite ultra-wideband indoor network. This setup supported real-time robot telemetry, precise control signaling, and multi-robot coordination. A dedicated 5QI 7 slice, combined with carrier isolation, kept end-to-end latency within 30 milliseconds, enabling millisecond-level decision-making and response necessary for autonomous navigation, agile obstacle avoidance, and fine-motion control.

On-site tests recorded peak uplink speeds of 1 Gbps, with average latency below 30 milliseconds, all while ensuring mission-critical connectivity for the robots. Spectators' network experience was prioritized, with dynamic adjustments to network resources and service assurance policies based on event phases and areas. Core services such as instant messaging, ticket inquiries, QR-code admission, and mobile payments were prioritized, while data-intensive services like photo uploads, short-video sharing, and live streaming were also accommodated.

China Unicom Beijing developed China's first embodied AI robot management platform, assigning a unique network ID to each robot. This allowed event staff to monitor location, competition status, and operational metrics in real-time, creating a closed-loop operations and management system. Through the 5G Capital initiative, China Unicom and Huawei showcased their commitment to technological innovation, aiming to support industrial innovation and bring Chinese solutions to the world.