Chinese humanoid beats Usain Bolt’s record at World Robot Games
A Chinese humanoid robot, Tiangong Ultra, shattered Usain Bolt’s 100-meter record at the World Robot Games in Beijing, showcasing China’s robotics dominanc Read More: https://punchng.com/chinese-humanoid-beats-usain-bolts-record-at-world-robot-games/
A Chinese humanoid robot, Tiangong Ultra, broke Usain Bolt's 100-meter record at the World Robot Games in Beijing. According to state broadcaster CCTV, Tiangong Ultra finished the sprint in 9.39 seconds, surpassing Bolt's best of 9.58 seconds, set in 2009.
Tiangong Ultra also shattered the 400-meter world record, finishing in 38.16 seconds, later revised to 38.15. The robot was developed by a local government-backed research centre in Beijing.
The World Robot Games featured dozens of humanoids competing in events such as athletics, boxing, football, and martial arts. Another robot, Honor's Lightning, also set a record, finishing the 100-meter dash in 9.47 seconds.
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