Humanoid robots have broken human track records at the five-day World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing, including Usain Bolt's 100m sprint record of 9.58 seconds. A robot developed by the Beijing Innovation Centre of Humanoid Robotics completed the sprint in 9.39 seconds, while a robot developed by smartphone maker Honor finished the 100m in 9.32 seconds in a test run.
Record-breaking performances
The games, now in their second year, feature more than 2,000 humanoid robots. The event is intended to showcase China's rapid progress in advanced robotics as the technology race with the US heats up.
The 100m sprint was one of several track records broken during the competition, highlighting the capabilities of these machines in speed and agility.
China's robotics push
The Beijing Innovation Centre of Humanoid Robotics and Honor are among the key developers participating in the games. Their robots demonstrated performance exceeding human benchmarks in sprinting.
The event underscores China's focus on advancing robotics technology, with the games serving as a platform for innovation and competition.
Impact and future outlook
The successful record-breaking runs signal significant progress in humanoid robotics, with potential applications in various sectors. The games conclude after five days, having showcased the latest advancements in the field.
