Robot runs 100 meter in less than 10 sec; faster than any men's world record
Chinese humanoid robots Tiangong Ultra and Lightning have set new speed records in the 100-meter sprint, surpassing Usain Bolt's human world record. Despite their speed, the robots struggled with stability, highlighting the rapid but imperfect progress in humanoid robotics.
Why it matters
This development signals a major leap in robotics engineering and China's strategic push to dominate the global humanoid market for industrial and consumer use.
A Chinese humanoid robot named Tiangong Ultra has captured global attention after running 100 metres in 9.39 seconds, faster than Usain Bolt’s men’s world record of 9.58 seconds, according to a report by Reuters. Developed by the Beijing Humanoid Robot Innovation Center, Tiangong Ultra won its preliminary heat at the second edition of the World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing, overtaking rival robot Lightning near the finish line.Rivalry with Honor’s lightningLightning, built by smartphone maker Honor, finished close behind in 9.47 seconds, also faster than Bolt’s record set at the 2009 World Athletics Championships in Berlin. Earlier tests showed Lightning clocking 9.32 seconds, reaching a peak speed of 14.5 metres per second.
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