Chinese Humanoid Robots Break Usain Bolt’s Sprint Record at Beijing Games

POLICY WIRE — Beijing, China — Chinese humanoid robots have achieved unprecedented feats by surpassing human records in the 100-meter sprint and high jump at the World Humanoid Robot Games held in Beijing.

In the 100-meter sprint, a humanoid robot clocked a time faster than Usain Bolt’s world record of 9.58 seconds, set during the 2009 World Championships in Berlin. The exact time recorded by the robot has not been officially disclosed.

Additionally, another robot set a new high jump record, clearing a height that exceeds the current world record held by Javier Sotomayor of Cuba, who jumped 2.45 meters in 1993.

The event showcased advancements in robotics and artificial intelligence, highlighting the potential of these technologies in various fields.

“This is a significant milestone for robotics and demonstrates the rapid progress being made in this field,” said Dr. Li Wei, a leading robotics expert at the Beijing Institute of Technology.

The World Humanoid Robot Games, now in its third edition, attract top robotics engineers and researchers from around the globe. The competition aims to push the boundaries of what humanoid robots can achieve.

For more on this story, read: Robot Sprints Beyond Usain Bolt’s 100m Record at China’s World Humanoid Games.

Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)