Chinese robot Tiangong Ultra runs 100m in 9.39s, beats Usain Bolt's record

Published Aug 23, 04:43 PM UTC

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At the World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing, Chinese humanoid robots shattered two human world records. The robot Tiangong Ultra completed the 100-metre sprint in 9.39 seconds, surpassing Usain Bolt's human world record of 9.58 seconds. Another humanoid robot achieved a standing high jump of 2.88 metres, exceeding the human record. The event, held on August 23, 2026, highlights rapid advancements in robotics and artificial intelligence in China.

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Original headline: Watch: Chinese humanoid robots beat Usain Bolt’s 100m record, break high-jump record at Beijing games

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