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A Volkswagen ID. Buzz has successfully completed a remarkable journey of 99,767 kilometers (approximately 62,000 miles) across 92 countries, setting a Guinness World Record for the most countries visited in a continuous journey by a battery-powered electric vehicle. The journey, which lasted 445 day...
China has established a new world record by successfully deploying 116 autonomous underwater drones, known as TH-618s, in a swimming pool without any human intervention. This remarkable feat was certified by Guinness World Records following a demonstration on August 29, where the drones navigated a...
On August 26, the second World Humanoid Robot Games concluded in Beijing, where multiple records were significantly improved. The 400-meter run time was reduced from 1:28.03 to 38.15 seconds, the 1500-meter run from 6:34.40 to 2:21.64, and the high jump from 0.956 meters to 3.40 meters. Many competi...
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, altho...
At the 2nd World Humanoid Robot Games held in Beijing, humanoid robots surpassed Usain Bolt's 9.58-second world record in the 100-meter dash. The Tiangong Ultra, developed by the Beijing Innovation Center of Humanoid Robotics (X-Humanoid), achieved times between 9.32 and 9.39 seconds, showcasing sig...
A humanoid robot completed the 100m dash in 9.39 seconds, breaking the previous human world record of 9.58 seconds. This event took place on August 22 at the second World Humanoid Robot Championships held at the National Speed Skating Stadium in Beijing, featuring 666 teams and 2056 robots from 16 c...
On August 22, the second World Humanoid Robot Games commenced at the Ice Ribbon in Beijing, featuring 666 teams and 2056 robots from 16 countries. This year's event saw a 138% increase in team participation and a fourfold rise in robot entries compared to the inaugural event. The Tian Gong Ultra ro...
Classic Football Shirts (CFS) has reported its busiest period in 20 years, with orders increasing by 101% in June and July compared to 2025, driven by World Cup enthusiasm. The surge in demand was supported by a five-year partnership with Shipster, which integrated automated packing technology, sign...
A battery-powered drone has set a new world endurance record by flying for over eight hours in desert conditions. This achievement was made possible by propulsion components assembled at the Army’s organic industrial base, specifically two brushless direct current motors from Tobyhanna Army Depot. T...
At the second World Humanoid Robot Games, two humanoid robots broke Usain Bolt's 100-meter world record, finishing in 9.39 seconds and 9.47 seconds. However, their performance was marred by mishaps, including one robot sparking after colliding with a padded wall. The event featured 51 competitions w...
At the World Humanoid Robot Games held in Beijing, Honor's self-developed humanoid robot, Lightning, achieved a remarkable feat by completing a 400m run in 40.6 seconds. This performance surpassed the previous human men's world record of 43.03 seconds, established by Wayde van Niekerk during the 201...
Chinese robots have surpassed Usain Bolt's 100-meter dash record during the World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing. The Tiangong Ultra, developed by the Beijing Humanoid Robot Innovation Center, completed the race in 9.39 seconds, while the Honor-developed Lightning followed closely at 9.47 seconds....
At the second World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing, Galbot's humanoid robot showcased its skills in a tennis match against human players. The event highlighted the robot's ability to perform quick movements and return shots, although it faced challenges such as balance issues, which led to a moment...
At the opening ceremony of the second World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing, a humanoid robot completed a 100-meter dash in 9.39 seconds. This remarkable feat surpassed Usain Bolt's previous world record of 9.58 seconds, as reported by Xinhua News Agency. The achievement is significant as it showca...
At the World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing, China's X-Humanoid showcased a humanoid robot that completed a 100-meter sprint in 9.39 seconds, surpassing Usain Bolt's previous record of 9.58 seconds set in 2009. This achievement highlights the advancements in robotics and the competitive spirit of t...
Norway's $2.3 trillion sovereign wealth fund, Norges Bank Investment Management (NBIM), announced a record half-year profit exceeding $182 billion, driven by a 9.4% return fueled by a surge in Asian technology stocks. This report marks the first disclosure of a 0.05% stake in SpaceX, valued at over...
InAgent has reached a significant milestone by achieving a 90.2% task success rate on OSWorld, making it the first Computer-Use Agent to surpass the 90% threshold. Notably, InAgent recorded a perfect 100% success rate on system-level tasks, showcasing its advanced capabilities in this competitive la...
Netflix's recent drone show in Las Vegas has achieved a Guinness World Record for creating the largest fictional character using drones. The impressive display featured the menacing character Vecna from the popular series "Stranger Things," captivating audiences with its scale and intricacy. This re...
At the AWE 2023 event held in Shanghai, Itstone unveiled its cutting-edge full-stack embodied intelligence technology alongside its A1 robot. This innovative robot has made headlines by setting a Guinness World Record for assembling the most sub-millimeter wire harnesses in a single hour. This remar...
On March 12, 2026, the Itashi A1 robot set a Guinness World Record by assembling the most sub-millimeter wire harnesses in a single hour, marking a significant achievement in China's industrial automation sector. This record underscores the robot's exceptional precision and capability to execute int...
AGIBOT A2, a humanoid robot, has achieved a Guinness World Record by walking 106.286 kilometers from Suzhou to Shanghai. This remarkable journey, completed recently, showcased the robot's advanced capabilities, including multilingual interaction and autonomous navigation. The record-setting event hi...
At the World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing, X-Humanoid's Tiangong Ultra achieved remarkable feats, running 100 meters in 8.64 seconds and 400 meters in 38.15 seconds, surpassing human records. This evolution in robotic movement highlights the potential of first-principles learning, as Tiangong Ult...
The World Humanoid Robot Games concluded in Beijing, featuring dramatic performances and record-breaking feats. Notably, a robot from Honor lost a leg during a sprint, while others faced mishaps, including one that caught fire after bouncing off a crash mat. The event, larger than its inaugural edit...
On August 22, the National Speed Skating Hall hosted the grand opening of the second World Humanoid Robot Games, featuring 666 teams and 2056 robots from 16 countries. The Tian Gong Ultra humanoid robot set a new speed record of 9.32 seconds for the 100-meter dash and achieved a high jump of 2.8843...
JD 7Fresh has inaugurated its first 24-hour unmanned robot coffee shop in Beijing, achieving a Guinness World Record by serving 202 cups in one hour. This innovative venture raises questions about the potential for robot cafes to replace traditional human baristas in the coffee industry. The signif...
GE Aerospace has successfully completed the first flight of a hybrid-electric aircraft above 30,000 feet, marking a significant advancement in hybrid-electric aviation. This milestone was achieved in collaboration with NASA, BETA Technologies, and Boeing, demonstrating the potential of electrified p...
The RoboCup 2026 kicked off on July 2 in Incheon, South Korea, drawing a record 2,879 participants from 364 teams representing 45 countries. This year's competition, nearly twice the size of the previous event held in Brazil, showcases five main fields and ten leagues, including popular categories s...
China is poised to enhance its renewable energy landscape with the construction of an extensive solar panel installation, which has been dubbed the ‘Great Wall’ of solar panels. This ambitious project aims to bolster the country's commitment to sustainable energy and reduce reliance on fossil fuels....
In a groundbreaking development for robotics, researchers at the University of California have unveiled a bicycle-riding robot that has successfully completed the world's first unassisted ride. This remarkable feat took place on October 15, 2023, in a controlled environment at the university's robot...
In a remarkable display of technological advancement, 100 dancers executed a synchronized motion capture dance, setting a new international record. This event took place at a venue in Shanghai, where the dancers were equipped with 5,300 markers and captured by 76 high-resolution cameras. The achieve...
Liu Xiangqiang, an aviation enthusiast from Jiangxi, has made headlines by successfully piloting his homemade jet-powered aircraft, setting a new world record for the smallest manned jet. This achievement comes 25 years after the previous record was established, marking a significant milestone in th...
In a groundbreaking achievement, scientists in Germany have successfully simulated a 50-qubit quantum computer, marking the first time this has been accomplished. This significant milestone was made possible through the use of Europe’s advanced exascale supercomputer, JUPITER. The simulation surpass...
On April 19, a humanoid robot named 'Lightning' made headlines in Beijing by winning a half marathon, completing the race in an impressive 50 minutes and 26 seconds, thus breaking the previous human record. This remarkable achievement highlights the rapid advancements in robotic technology, particul...
A humanoid robot made headlines in Beijing on Sunday by winning a half-marathon race, showcasing China's advancements in technology. The robot's performance surpassed the current world record for human runners, highlighting significant progress in robotics and artificial intelligence. This event not...
The second annual Beijing Humanoid Robot Half-Marathon showcased remarkable advancements in robotic technology, with Honor's "Lightning" model setting a new benchmark by exceeding the human world record. This event, which featured 300 competing robots, highlighted the rapid evolution of humanoid rob...
In a remarkable demonstration of technological advancement, a robot named Lightning won a half-marathon in Beijing on Sunday, setting a new record by finishing in 50 minutes and 26 seconds. This achievement surpasses the previous human world record of 57 minutes and 20 seconds, held by Ugandan runne...
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