Robot breaks 100m record but lacks versatility; decathlon is the real test
IgorCarron · x · 2026-08-26
Commentary highlights that while a robot broke the men's 100m record, it was likely optimized for a single task and would struggle in other events. The true test is demonstrating a single humanoid capable of breaking the men's decathlon world record, rather than specializing in just one.
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