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Humanoid robot beats Usain Bolt's 100m world record

France 24·August 24, 2026 at 10:58 AM+2

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Robots exceeded human records at the World Robot Games over the weekend in Beijing's Olympic speed skating arena as China showcased its dominance in the industry. Dozens of humanoids and their human operators competed in events from athletics and boxing to football and martial arts.

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