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Beijing games spotlight China’s strategic humanoid robot industry
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A year after taking the 100 metres in 21.50 seconds at the inaugural World Humanoid Robot Games, Tiangong Ultra won a preliminary heat in 9.39 seconds as the second edition opened in Beijing on Saturday (August 22).
Key facts
- According to organisers, the Chinese humanoid, developed by the Beijing Humanoid Robot Innovation Centre, overcame an early deficit and overhauled Honor’s Lightning near the finish.
- Its shares rose more than fivefold, making the company worth about US$50 billion.
- Both machines covered the distance in less than the 9.58 seconds recorded by Jamaica ’s Usain Bolt when he set the men’s world record at the 2009 World Athletics Championships in Berlin .
- Tharina Botes wins Miss Universe Thailand 2026 crown
Summary
According to organisers, the Chinese humanoid, developed by the Beijing Humanoid Robot Innovation Centre, overcame an early deficit and overhauled Honor’s Lightning near the finish.
The smartphone maker’s robot registered 9.47 seconds.