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Technology · Robotics · published 2026-08-23 · via Tom's Hardware

Tiangong Ultra and Honor Lightning outrun Bolt's 100m record at Beijing robot games

At the 2026 World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing, the Tiangong Ultra ran 100 meters in 9.39 seconds, beating Usain Bolt's 9.58-second world record. The Honor Lightning followed with 9.47 seconds. Both robots crashed into foam pads after crossing the finish line, with Tiangong Ultra averaging 23.83 mph.

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