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Chinese humanoid robots smash human records in 100m sprint and high jump at Beijing robot games
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· August 22, 2026
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Key points They surpassed the 100-meter sprint record held by Usain Bolt. The records were set at the World Humanoid Robot Games.
Humanoid robots from China have achieved impressive records in athletic events. They surpassed the 100-meter sprint record held by Usain Bolt. Additionally, these robots set a record in the high jump event.
The records were set at the World Humanoid Robot Games. Further information about the event and the robots' achievements can be found through the source.
Details about the robots and their capabilities are not provided, but it is known that they participated in the World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing, where they broke significant records in sprinting and high jump events.
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Category: News Published: August 22, 2026 Source: ABC7 News (KGO-TV, ABC) Reading time: 1 min
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