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Chinese robot beats Usain Bolt's 100m world record in test run
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Fusion42 · 22 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
A Chinese humanoid robot named Lightning, developed by smartphone maker Honor, ran 100 meters in 9.32 seconds, surpassing Usain Bolt's human world record. This milestone was achieved as part of preparations for the World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing, highlighting China's push into advanced robotics for diverse applications.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Robotics, Drones & UAV, and 17 sources have reported it between 22 Aug 2026 and 28 Aug 2026.
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Robotics founders must now treat humanoid robots as competitors in physical performance markets. Your next move is to explore how robots like Lightning open new opportunities or threats in logistics and athletics technology.
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17 sources · first reported 22 Aug 2026 · latest 28 Aug 2026
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