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Robot Breaks 100M Dash Record | Texas News
A robot just shattered the 100-meter dash world record—clocking in at 8.64 seconds—in front of thousands at China’s World Humanoid Robot Games, beating Usain Bolt’s human mark by nearly half a second. The Tiangong Ultra, developed by a Beijing-based startup just launched in 2023, has been setting new benchmarks every day, even as some bots crashed spectacularly after crossing the line, sparking fires and requiring emergency response. Beyond speed, these machines are also mastering real-world tasks—from hotel work to emergency response—hinting at a future where robots aren’t just fast, but…
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