Humanoid Robot Sprints Past Usain Bolt's Record, Chinese Games Report
An android named Lightning completed the 100-meter dash in 9.32 seconds at the World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing.
A humanoid robot has reportedly surpassed Usain Bolt's 100-meter world record, according to its manufacturer, Chinese smartphone maker Honor. The robot, named Lightning, achieved a time of 9.32 seconds at the World Humanoid Robot Games held in Beijing.
This feat places the robot's performance ahead of the record set by Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt, who ran 100 meters in 9.58 seconds in 2009, establishing the world record for humans. The World Humanoid Robot Games, which commenced on Saturday, feature a variety of competitions beyond sprinting, including simulated boxing and football matches, as well as domestic tasks such as folding laundry.
The event is expected to host over 2,000 robots from 16 different countries. The games serve as a platform for China to highlight its significant investments and advancements in robotics technology.