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Technology · Robotics · published 2026-08-26 · via Wired

Robot Games Highlight Speed Records and Fine Motor Skills

At the World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing, robots broke sprint records, with the fastest completing 100 meters in 8.86 seconds, surpassing Usain Bolt's human mark. The event featured over 600 teams and 2,000 robots, including competitions in long jump and table tennis. However, the author found the most impressive feats to be tasks requiring precision, such as using tweezers, which hint at practical deployment.

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