Chinese robot runs 100m sprint quicker than Usain Bolt’s world record
Asia-Pacific3 sources3 countries🔦 Under-reported23m ago
A humanoid robot developed by the Chinese smartphone manufacturer Honor has reportedly completed a 100-meter sprint in 9.32 seconds. This performance, recorded at the World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing, surpasses the long-standing men’s world record of 9.58 seconds established by Usain Bolt in 2009.
The robot, identified as 'Lightning,' achieved a peak speed of 14.5 meters per second during the event. The results were disseminated through Chinese state media, marking a notable development in the field of humanoid robotics and competitive athletic performance by non-human machines.
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Al Jazeera (QA)Focuses on the event setting and official state media reporting
Guardian Sport (GB)Emphasizes the corporate developer and specific record comparison
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