Chinese humanoid robot beats Usain Bolt's sprint world record
Summary
A humanoid robot made by a Chinese company beat Usain Bolt's 100-meter sprint record at the World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing. Another robot from the same maker also broke the world record for the standing high jump. The event showcases China's rapid progress in advanced humanoid robots.Key Facts
- The robot ran 100 meters in 9.39 seconds, beating Usain Bolt's 9.58-second record from 2009.
- Another robot jumped 2.88 meters in a standing high jump, surpassing the 2.45 meters human record set in 1993.
- Over 2,000 humanoid robots competed in the games, which include sports like running, table tennis, and soccer.
- Some robots fell, broke down, or caught fire during the competitions.
- The event aims to show China's fast development in humanoid robot technology.
- The U.S. recently banned imports of foreign-made humanoid robots, mainly targeting China, citing national security.
- The U.S. Pentagon has labeled some Chinese robot makers as connected to the Chinese military.
- Experts say humanoid robots are mostly used for performances now and need more time before wide real-world use.
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