In a world where technology is advancing at an unprecedented rate, artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics are transforming every aspect of life—including love and relationships.

Humanoid robots are moving rapidly from science fiction into factories, workplaces and potentially our homes, powered by advances in AI and billions of investment.

Videos from the World Humanoid Robot Games show android athletes crashing, boxing, and high-jumping in hilarious fashion as algorithms spread the clips.

A thrilling finish in the 100 meters at the World Humanoid Robot Games, but is it real sport? Lintao Zhang/Getty Images It was, as always, the Games’ marquee event. The 100-meter sprint in Beijing’s ...