Nanjing University Hosts Exciting Robot vs. Human Sprint Challenge Featuring Lightning
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On May 17, Nanjing University hosted the 'Run, Robot, Run' event, featuring the humanoid robot 'Lightning' competing against five human athletes in a 100-meter sprint. 'Lightning,' which recently set a half-marathon world record with a time of 50 minutes and 26 seconds, showcased its impressive capabilities, including a leg length of 0.95 meters and a peak joint torque of 400 Nm, comparable to high-performance cars.
The competition highlighted the robot's advanced dynamic motion control system and reliability, essential for sprinting. Utilizing liquid cooling technology and high-capacity batteries, 'Lightning' maintained stable performance under high loads. The robot's autonomous navigation and rapid obstacle avoidance allowed it to race effectively on the university track, drawing cheers from the audience.
This event marks another milestone for 'Lightning,' which previously won the humanoid robot half-marathon in Beijing, breaking the human record by nearly seven minutes. The excitement generated by this race illustrates the growing capabilities of humanoid robots and their potential to surpass human performance in various physical tasks.
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