Chinese Humanoid Robot Beats Usain Bolt's 100-Metre Record at Beijing Games
A humanoid robot at the World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing recorded a 100-metre time faster than Usain Bolt's world record, though it required assistance to stop and was carried away on a stretcher.
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A Chinese humanoid robot beat Usain Bolt's 100-metre world record at the World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing on August 24, 2026.
The robot completed the distance in a time faster than Bolt's 9.58 seconds. After crossing the finish line it ran into a wall to stop and was carried away on a stretcher.
The event showcased advances in bipedal robotics and control systems. Organisers and observers noted the achievement as a demonstration of speed and balance under race conditions, while also highlighting remaining challenges in deceleration and recovery.
China has invested heavily in humanoid robotics as part of broader efforts in advanced manufacturing and artificial intelligence. The result adds a public benchmark to ongoing technical progress in the field.
Independent verification of the exact timing methodology was not immediately detailed in reports, but the demonstration drew widespread attention to the current state of the technology.
