Humanoid robots smash Usain Bolt's 100-meter sprint world record at Beijing robot games

Chinese humanoid robots broke human records at the World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing. A robot sprinted 100 meters in 9.39 seconds, surpassing Usain Bolt's record of 9.58 seconds. Another robot achieved a standing high jump of 2.88 meters, exceeding the human record of 2.45 meters.

Over 2,000 robots competed in various events, showcasing China’s advancements in robotics amid a technology race with the U.S. The games coincided with the 2026 World Robot Conference in Beijing.

While humanoid robots are evolving rapidly, experts note they are mostly used for demonstrations and research. Spectators expressed excitement about the progress, acknowledging the growing capabilities of these machines.