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Humanoid Robots Broke Sprint and Jump Records at Beijing's World Robot Games
Humanoid robots set new highs in the 100m, 400m, 1,500m and high jump at the 2026 World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing, an event that drew 2,056 robots from 666 teams across 16 countries.
Humanoid robots in Beijing beat a number of men's athletics world records at the 2026 World Humanoid Robot Games, setting new highs in the 100-meter sprint, the 400m, the 1,500m and the high jump. These performances are not official replacements for the human records, since the robots competed under robot-specific categories and conditions, but they highlight the progress made since last year's inaugural robot games.
The five-day games were held between Aug. 22 and 26 at Beijing's National Speed Skating Oval and drew 2,056 robots from 666 teams across 16 countries. Events included sports such as football and martial arts, as well as practical applications like warehouse logistics, factory-style assembly and charging tasks.
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