https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/move-over-usain-bolt-humanoid-robots-smash-human-records-at-beijing-gamesContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/move-over-usain-bolt-humanoid-robots-smash-human-records-at-beijing-gameshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/move-over-usain-bolt-humanoid-robots-smash-human-records-at-beijing-games#u48670Wed, 26 Aug 2026 03:21:13 +0000A humanoid robot named Lightning ran 100m in 9.39 seconds, beating Usain Bolt's 2009 record. The feat occurred at the World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing, featuring over 2,000 robots from 16 countries. The robots demonstrated exceptional speed but struggled with basic tasks, such as stopping or performing household chores. Their ability to run fast raises questions about future applications in athletics and industry.Why it mattersThe World Humanoid Robot Games is an Olympic-style competition showcasing humanoid robots' capabilities. The event highlights advancements in robotics eng https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/move-over-usain-bolt-humanoid-robots-smash-human-records-at-beijing-gameshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/move-over-usain-bolt-humanoid-robots-smash-human-records-at-beijing-games#u47456Mon, 24 Aug 2026 10:50:19 +0000A Chinese humanoid robot named Lightning broke Usain Bolt's 100-meter world record with a time of 9.39 seconds during the World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing. The event featured over 2,000 robots from 16 countries competing in disciplines including tug of war, weightlifting, and sprinting. While the machine surpassed human speed, reports indicate the robots lack the ability to stop independently and must collide with crash pads or walls to halt their momentum. This milestone marks the first time a humanoid has beaten the 2009 human record.Why it mattersThe World Humanoid Robot Games ser https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/move-over-usain-bolt-humanoid-robots-smash-human-records-at-beijing-gameshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/move-over-usain-bolt-humanoid-robots-smash-human-records-at-beijing-games#u46741Sun, 23 Aug 2026 08:17:08 +0000A Chinese humanoid robot named Lightning beat Usain Bolt's 100-meter sprint world record on Saturday during the opening day of the World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing. This event, described as Olympics-like, saw robots smash two human records, including the 100-meter sprint and the high jump. While spectators expressed amazement at the evolving capabilities of these machines, some observers note that humans remain superior in most other areas. National security concerns regarding foreign imports continue to persist alongside these technological milestones.Why it mattersThe World Humanoi