Chinese humanoid robots smash human records in 100m sprint and high jump at Beijing robot games
At a 100-meter sprint, a humanoid robot achieved a result of 9.39 seconds, beating the human record of 9.58 seconds set by Jamaican athlete Usain Bolt in 2009; In a standing high jump, a humanoid robot was able to reach 2.88 meters, surpassing the human high jump record of 2.45 meters set by Cuba’s Javier Sotomayor in 1993
Chinese humanoid robots shattered human records in the inaugural World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing on August 22, 2026. Over 2,000 robots took part in the five-day event, showcasing advancements in robotics as the technology race with the U.S. intensifies. The games, held at the National Speed Skating Oval, featured 51 events and more than 1,000 competitions, including running, table tennis, and soccer.
A humanoid robot from X-Humanoid achieved a 100-meter sprint time of 9.39 seconds, surpassing Usain Bolt's 2009 world record of 9.58 seconds. In the standing high jump, a robot reached 2.88 meters, outperforming the previous high of 2.45 meters set by Cuba's Javier Sotomayor in 1993. While humanoid robots have primarily been used for demonstrations, performances, and research, experts believe their capabilities are rapidly improving, though mass real-world deployment remains a future prospect.
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