Humanoid robot breaks Usain Bolt's 100m record in China

France 24·August 23, 2026 at 11:45 AM+1

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Humanoid robots smashed sprinting records and competed in boxing, football and martial arts at Beijing’s World Robot Games, including running legend Usain Bolt's record for the 100-metre dash. The robo-athletes drew cheers from hundreds of spectators and showcased China’s growing dominance in humanoid robotics.

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