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Humanoid Robot Sets 100-Meter World Record

The humanoid robot Lightning from Honor has broken Usain Bolt's 100-meter world record, covering the distance in 9.32 seconds.

23 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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The humanoid robot Lightning, developed by the Chinese company Honor, has set a new record in the 100-meter dash. The robot completed the distance in a time of 9.32 seconds, surpassing the previous world record held by Usain Bolt since 2009.

This achievement was demonstrated during the 2nd World Championship for humanoid robots in Beijing, where a total of 666 teams and 2,056 robots from 16 countries are participating. The event took place on the first day of competitions, which also featured races over 400 meters.

It should be noted that this record may not be officially recognized, as it involves a robot rather than a human. Nevertheless, the announcement has garnered significant attention and highlights advancements in robotics.

Additionally, a source reported that the robot Lightning also achieved a time of 40.6 seconds in the 400-meter race. These successes underscore the innovative strength of Honor, showcasing technological progress in the development of humanoid robots.

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