Humanoid robots race past Usain Bolt's record at Beijing games

The National Speed Skating Oval in Beijing hosted the opening ceremony for the second World Humanoid Robot Games, a collaborative effort by the Beijing Municipal People's Government, China Media Group, the World Robotics Cooperation Organization, and the RoboCup Asia-Pacific International Council. The event features humanoid robots demonstrating their skills in various sports, including running, kickboxing, tennis, table tennis, and soccer.

During a 100-meter demonstration race, a robot named "Tianzhuo," developed by the Beijing Humanoid Robot Innovation Center, clocked in at 9.39 seconds. This time is faster than Usain Bolt's world record of 9.58 seconds. This remarkable improvement, especially compared to last year's winning robot's time of 21.50 seconds, highlights the rapid advancements in humanoid robot technology.

The games are the world's first large-scale robot competition where humanoid robots compete in sports, performances, and practical applications. This year's event includes participants from robotics companies, universities, research institutions, and robot clubs worldwide. The competition aims to showcase technological progress in the field.

Until August 26, humanoid robots will compete not only in athletic events and soccer but also in scenario-based challenges such as hotel cleaning and pharmacy organization, testing their practical skills.

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The degree of development, which can even surpass the human record in just one year, reveals the rapid development of humanoid robot technology.