Chinese humanoid robots set new speed records at World Humanoid Robot Games
ESPN • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 22, 2026, 6:02 PM
Last updated Aug 22, 2026
On the opening day of the World Humanoid Robot Games, Chinese humanoid robots broke several human records, including Usain Bolt's 100-meter sprint world record. The event, akin to the Olympics, showcases advancements in robotics and their capabilities in athletic performance. As the competition continues, more records may be challenged, signaling growing interest in robotic athletics. This summer's games are being closely followed for their implications on future technology and human-robot comparisons.
- •Chinese humanoid robots shatter Usain Bolt's 100-meter record
- •World Humanoid Robot Games feature various athletic events
- •The competition demonstrates significant advancements in robotics
- •The event is drawing attention for its unique athletic comparisons
- •More records may be set as the games progress
- 6:52 PMESPN — Robots top human marks; others crash and burn
"Chinese humanoid robots broke marks set by humans, including beating Usain Bolt's 100-meter sprint world record, on the opening day of the Olympics-like World Humanoid Robot Games.
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