Tiangong Ultra Sets New 100-Meter Record at World Humanoid Robot Games
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At the 2nd World Humanoid Robot Games, the humanoid robot Tiangong Ultra, developed by X-Humanoid in Beijing, completed a 100-meter race in 8.64 seconds, establishing a new record for the event. This performance was nearly one second faster than Usain Bolt's human world record of 9.58 seconds, although direct comparisons between robot and human times are not applicable.
The achievement is significant as it demonstrates the rapid advancements in humanoid locomotion, with Tiangong Ultra improving its own previous record of 8.86 seconds set earlier in the competition. This year's event showcased substantial progress compared to the inaugural games, where the fastest time exceeded 12 seconds, indicating a year of remarkable development in robotic sprinting capabilities.
Looking ahead, Tiangong Ultra's performance raises expectations for future competitions and advancements in humanoid robotics. The robot's closest competitor, Lightning, also made headlines with its own record-breaking feats, including a half-marathon completion time of 50 minutes and 26 seconds. No further timeline was disclosed at the time of publication.
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100 meters in 8.4 secs: Tiangong Ultra breaks record at World Humanoid Robot Games
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