Robot Shatters Bolt's Record | Sydney News

A robot named “Lightning” just obliterated Usain Bolt’s 100-meter record with a blistering 9.32-second dash during a warm-up at the World Humanoid Robot Games — and it’s not even the first time this machine has stunned the world, having also won the Beijing half marathon faster than elite human runners. As these games — dubbed the Robot Olympics — grow in scope, they’re now testing robots on precision tasks like screwing and picking up tiny objects, reflecting how robotics is shifting from spectacle to real-world utility. China dominates the medal count, aligning with national strategic goals under President Xi Jinping, signaling a global race toward AI-driven automation that’s reshaping manufacturing, logistics, and daily life.

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