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Humanoid robot sets new world record in 100m race at Beijing games

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The 2nd World Humanoid Robot Games commenced in Beijing, featuring a new world record set by the Lightning robot. Developed by Honor, the robot completed a 100-meter race in 9.32 seconds, surpassing Usain Bolt's human record. The games host over 2,000 robots from numerous teams competing in diverse challenges including athletic events and practical tasks like cleaning and firefighting. AI

IMPACT Demonstrates advancements in humanoid robot locomotion and athletic capabilities, potentially influencing future robotics development.

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Humanoid robot sets new world record in 100m race at Beijing games

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    RUNNING TO THE FUTURE The 2nd World Humanoid Robot Games opened today in Beijing, and a world record was already set. The Lightning robot, developed by smartpho

    RUNNING TO THE FUTURE The 2nd World Humanoid Robot Games opened today in Beijing, and a world record was already set. The Lightning robot, developed by smartphone maker Honor, ran 100 meters in 9.32 seconds, beating Usain Bolt's human record of 9.58 seconds. A total of 2,056 huma…

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