Humanoid Robot Breaks Usain Bolt’s 100m Dash Record at 9.39 Seconds
- On Saturday, the 2nd World Humanoid Robot Games opened in Beijing, where a Chinese humanoid robot completed the 100-metre dash in 9.32 seconds, surpassing Usain Bolt's 9.58-second world record.
- Developed by the Beijing Humanoid Robot Innovation Centre, Tiangong Ultra outpaced rival robots to win the sprint, reflecting China's strategic investment in artificial intelligence and advanced hardware to transform manufacturing and industrial sectors.
- Dozens of humanoids competed in diverse events ranging from boxing to football at Beijing's Olympic speed skating arena on Sunday, though several robots stumbled or failed to start, revealing persistent balance challenges.
- Improved bipedal locomotion enables practical applications including search-and-rescue operations, industrial inspection, and elder care, as robots can now navigate stairs and slippery surfaces with greater stability and speed.
- Energy efficiency remains a critical limitation preventing sustained high-speed performance over long distances; organizers plan to expand future games to test dexterity, endurance, and collaborative problem-solving between multiple robots.
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