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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 Tiangong Ultra ran 100 metres in 9.39 seconds, beating Usain Bolt's human world record of 9.58 seconds during a heat at the World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing. The event highlights China's strategic push into humanoid robotics for manufacturing, logistics, and consumer markets.
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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Chinese robotics is advancing fast enough to outpace elite human athletes, signalling a move from lab experiments to disruptive real-world robotic performance. You need to explore partnerships in manufacturing and logistics to align with China’s rising humanoid robot capabilities.
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17 sources · first reported 22 Aug 2026 · latest 28 Aug 2026
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