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Chinese robot smashes Usain Bolt's 100-metre sprint record
A Chinese-designed humanoid robot has surpassed Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt's legendary 100-metre world record at the World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing. The machine reached peak speeds of 14.5 metres per second, eclipsing the human benchmark set nearly a decade ago.
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The achievement marks a significant milestone in robotics development, demonstrating rapid advances in machine performance and engineering. The feat was recorded during competition at the World Humanoid Robot Games, an international event showcasing cutting-edge robotic technologies.
Bolt's 100-metre record of 9.58 seconds, set in 2009 at the Berlin World Championships, has long stood as one of sport's most celebrated benchmarks. The Chinese robot's peak velocity of 14.5 metres per second translates to a theoretical completion time considerably faster than the Jamaican sprinter's iconic performance.
The competition highlights the growing sophistication of humanoid robotics, with engineers worldwide pushing the boundaries of what autonomous machines can achieve in physical tasks. The World Humanoid Robot Games provide an international platform for researchers to test and compare their developments in real-world scenarios.
China has invested heavily in robotics research and development in recent years, positioning itself as a major player in the sector. The Beijing-based achievement underscores the country's technological capabilities and ambitions in advanced manufacturing and artificial intelligence.