Chinese humanoid robot breaks 100-meter record again at Beijing games
AP News • • sports
Key Points:
- A humanoid robot named Tiangong Ultra set a new 100-meter sprint record of 8.64 seconds at the World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing, breaking the record for the second consecutive day.
- The event featured over 2,000 humanoid robots competing in Olympic-style events such as soccer, boxing, and running, showcasing China's advancements in robotics technology.
- Despite impressive sprint times, several robots crashed into barriers after finishing, highlighting ongoing challenges in robot stability and safety.
- Experts emphasize that while progress on predictable tracks is notable, the true test for humanoid robots lies in performing autonomous tasks in complex real-world environments like warehouses and factories.
- The Tiangong Ultra robot model was developed by the Beijing Innovation Center of Humanoid Robotics (X-Humanoid), a company established in 2023.
