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Humanoid robot breaks Usain Bolt's 100m world record in China

From Berlingske · () Danish

Translated from Danish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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News From a news agency Outcome reported
  • A humanoid robot named Tiangong Ultra has set a new world record by completing a 100-meter race in 9.39 seconds.
  • The robot's performance surpassed the men's world record previously held by Usain Bolt.
  • The event took place during the World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing, China.

In Beijing, China, the World Humanoid Robot Games saw a remarkable feat as the humanoid robot Tiangong Ultra blazed through a 100-meter race in a record-shattering 9.39 seconds. This astonishing time eclipses the standing men's world record of 9.58 seconds, set by Jamaican sprinting legend Usain Bolt in 2009.

The Tiangong Ultra, developed by the Beijing Humanoid Robot Innovation Center, secured victory in its heat after a close contest. It overtook the Lightning robot, backed by smartphone manufacturer Honor, in the final stretch. The Lightning robot also achieved a remarkable time of 9.47 seconds, which would have also beaten Bolt's record.

This marks the second iteration of the World Humanoid Robot Games, an event that showcases advancements in robotics and human-like machine capabilities. The competition highlights the rapid progress in artificial intelligence and mechanical engineering, pushing the boundaries of what was once considered science fiction.

The performance is faster than the men's world record, which was set by the Jamaican sprint legend Usain Bolt.

— ArrangersDescribing the robot's record-breaking achievement.
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Originally published by Berlingske in Danish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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