Faster Than Bolt | The 8.64-Second Sprint That Changed Physical AI
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A humanoid robot ran 100 meters in 8.64 seconds—shattering Usain Bolt's 15-year world record at the 2026 World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing. But the most critical story didn't happen on the track; it began when the sprinters slammed into the perimeter barriers. In this episode of Mind Cast, host Will breaks down the software breakthroughs, geopolitical supply chain fractures, and engineering bottlenecks shaping the future of physical AI.
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The 8.64-Second Milestone: Deconstructing the record-setting sprint at Beijing's Ice Ribbon and how machines hit peak…
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