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Chinese robot sprinter leave Usain Bolt's 100m world record in dust
TR🏛️ PoliticsCenter15 hr. ago

Chinese robot sprinter leave Usain Bolt's 100m world record in dust

A Chinese humanoid robot named Tiangong Ultra completed a 100-meter race in 9.39 seconds at the World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing, surpassing the men's world record previously held by Usain Bolt. Another robot, Lightning, finished in 9.47 seconds, also breaking Bolt's 2009 record. Both robots faced technical issues during the race, including instability and mechanical failures. The performance marks significant progress compared to the previous year's results. The games highlight China's growing investment in humanoid robotics, with the country promoting the technology as part of its strategic industries. The event attracted over 2,000 robots from around the globe.

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Daily Sabah logoDaily SabahParty-alignedCenter15 hr. ago
Chinese robot sprinter leave Usain Bolt's 100m world record in dust

A Chinese humanoid robot named Tiangong Ultra completed a 100-meter race in 9.39 seconds at the World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing, surpassing the men's world record previously held by Usain Bolt. Another robot, Lightning, finished in 9.47 seconds, also breaking Bolt's 2009 record. Both robots faced technical issues during the race, including instability and mechanical failures. The performance marks significant progress compared to the previous year's results. The games highlight China's growing investment in humanoid robotics, with the country promoting the technology as part of its strategic industries. The event attracted over 2,000 robots from around the globe.

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