Beijing Humanoid Robot Runs 100m in 9.39s, Beating Bolt's Record
JFPuget · x · 2026-08-23
According to Reuters, a humanoid robot developed by Beijing's Innovation Center of Humanoid Robotics clocked a 100m time of 9.39 seconds, breaking the human world record held by Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt. The news sparked discussions on social media regarding the authenticity of the data and the practical significance of the feat.
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