Humanoid robots break speed records at Beijing games
Humanoid robots set speed records at Beijing games competition.
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World Humanoid Robot Games
International competition in China featuring humanoid robots demonstrating athletic and household capabilities, with performances exceeding human records in sprint events.
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2026-08-23 to 2026-11-08 · UTC publication dates
Coverage begins 23 Aug, 10:51 UTC
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Beijing humanoid robot completes 100 meters in 9.39 seconds
A humanoid robot developed by the Beijing Innovation Centre of Humanoid Robotics completed a 100-meter sprint in 9.39 seconds, surpassing Usain Bolt's 2009 world record of 9.58 seconds for human athletes.
Unitree robot reaches 45.6 km/h running speed
A Unitree humanoid robot achieved a top running speed of 45.6 km/h on Friday, exceeding Usain Bolt's peak speed of 44.71 km/h. The robot lost control at the end of its run and collided with the landing mat before being damaged.
World Humanoid Robot Games begin in China
The World Humanoid Robot Games commenced in China on Wednesday, featuring various competitive events designed to test humanoid robot capabilities across multiple disciplines including sprinting, boxing, football, and household tasks like laundry folding.
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