Chinese humanoid robots smash human records in 100m sprint and high jump at Beijing robot games
Summary
AP reports that Chinese humanoid robots shattered human records at the World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing, including a 100m sprint faster than Usain Bolt and a standing high jump well above prior robot marks. The event showcases China’s rapid robotics progress amid broader U.S.-China tech tensions, but experts say such feats are largely demonstrations rather than mass deployments. The article situates the competition within a growing global robotics and AI landscape with spectators excited by rapid advancements.