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Robot Lightning Smashes 100m Record at World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing
technology3 days ago

Robot Lightning Smashes 100m Record at World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing

A humanoid robot named Lightning, developed by Chinese smartphone maker Honor, ran 100 metres in 9.32 seconds at the World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing, reaching a peak speed of 14.5 m/s and reportedly beating Usain Bolt’s human 100m world record of 9.58s. The robot stands about 1.69 m tall, with leg length adjustments to 1.05 m for the event; Lightning also won the Beijing Half Marathon in 50:26, underscoring China’s push to lead in robotics and AI applications.

via Al Jazeera|
#100m#humanoid-robot#robot-lightning
Unitree's Superman Robot Shatters Human Limits With 2-Meter Jump and 12.66 m/s Run
technology5 days ago

Unitree's Superman Robot Shatters Human Limits With 2-Meter Jump and 12.66 m/s Run

Unitree Robotics' new 'Superman' humanoid can perform a standing high jump of about two meters and run at 12.66 meters per second, surpassing human records. Built with roughly 40 joints and advanced AI for balance and articulation, the robot (alongside G1 and H2 models) has been showcased in a Chinese New Year demonstration and highlights China's rapid leadership in humanoid robotics; the article notes prior Chinese record feats and mentions a Unitree G1 listed at $17,990 on Amazon.

via bgr.com|
#humanoid-robot#motion-control#record-breaking
Unitree Rockets on Shanghai Debut with a 542% IPO Surge
business7 days ago

Unitree Rockets on Shanghai Debut with a 542% IPO Surge

Unitree Robotics jumped 542% on its Shanghai STAR Market debut after raising about 6.1 billion yuan ($905 million) in its IPO, with shares trading around 968 yuan after earlier highs near 1,100. Backers include Tencent and DeepSeek, and ahead of listing the company unveiled its 'Superman' humanoid, capable of a two-meter jump and speeds up to 12.66 m/s. Morgan Stanley expects China’s humanoid robot shipments to reach about 50,000 this year as the market grows from roughly $2 billion to $15 billion by 2030, with pilots moving to broader deployments and full-size humanoids increasing their share of shipments by 2028.

via CNBC|
#business#deepseek#humanoid-robot
Gabi the robot monk joins Buddhist vows in South Korea
technology3 months ago

Gabi the robot monk joins Buddhist vows in South Korea

A humanoid robot named Gabi was ordained as a Buddhist monk at Seoul’s Jogye Temple, marking the first time a robot takes vows and leads in a Buddhist ceremony. Gabi received the Five Precepts—crafted with Gemini and ChatGPT—and pledged devotion to Buddhism, reflecting Korea’s push to integrate AI into society and keep Buddhism relevant amid shrinking adherents.

via Daily Express US|
#buddhism#humanoid#humanoid-robot
Honor's Humanoid Breaks Half-Marathon World Record in Beijing
technology4 months ago

Honor's Humanoid Breaks Half-Marathon World Record in Beijing

An autonomous humanoid developed by Honor shattered the human half-marathon world record in Beijing’s E-Town race, finishing 13.1 miles in 50 minutes 26 seconds and beating the previous mark by seven minutes; the event drew over 100 robots from 76 institutions competing alongside 12,000 runners, with some robots crashing or needing support, while a remote-controlled Honor prototype finished even faster at 48:19— underscoring rapid robotics progress and AI, even as machines still face reliability and real-world task limitations.

via WIRED|
#beijing#half-marathon#honor
Lightning humanoid robot breaks half-marathon world record in Beijing
technology4 months ago

Lightning humanoid robot breaks half-marathon world record in Beijing

Honor's humanoid robot Lightning finished the Beijing E-Town Half Marathon in just over 50 minutes, beating the human half-marathon world record of about 57 minutes; dozens of robots raced in parallel, with some autonomous and others remotely controlled, testing balance, endurance and navigation in real-world conditions, despite a few crashes, underscoring progress and ongoing challenges with robotics for manufacturing, logistics and emergency response.

via CBS News|
#beijing#half-marathon#honor
Honor’s humanoid robot edges past humans in Beijing half-marathon
technology4 months ago

Honor’s humanoid robot edges past humans in Beijing half-marathon

An Honor humanoid robot won the Beijing robot half-marathon, finishing 21 km in 50 minutes 26 seconds and beating the human world record, though the event included hiccups like robots faltering at the start. About 40% of the entrants navigated autonomously, with a separate remotely controlled Honor robot finishing in 48 minutes 19 seconds; the race highlights rapid advances in humanoid robotics and China’s push to lead in tech with potential industrial applications.

via PBS|
#autonomous-navigation#beijing#half-marathon
Honor Lightning robot shatters half-marathon record in Beijing
technology4 months ago

Honor Lightning robot shatters half-marathon record in Beijing

A Chinese smartphone maker Honor unveiled its humanoid robot Lightning, which completed the Beijing E-Town Half Marathon in 50:26 to beat the human half-marathon world record (~57 minutes). Dozens of humanoid robots competed alongside about 12,000 human runners, with roughly half using autonomous navigation while others were remote-controlled; some robots stumbled or veered into barriers. Engineers say the feat underscores China’s push in robotics and AI, with potential tech spillovers to industry, though AI software is still catching up to human-level efficiency.

via Fox News|
#autonomous-navigation#beijing#half-marathon
Humanoid robot edges past humans to claim half-marathon record in Beijing
technology4 months ago

Humanoid robot edges past humans to claim half-marathon record in Beijing

At the Beijing E-Town Half Marathon and Humanoid Half Marathon on April 19, 2026, a humanoid robot crossed the finish line first, reportedly beating the human half-marathon world record, though it crashed after finishing and required medical attention as spectators watched; the event combined traditional runners with robotic competitors on the outskirts of Beijing.

via AP News|
#beijing#half-marathon#humanoid-robot
Poland’s viral humanoid robot roams streets, chasing boars and winning fans
technology4 months ago

Poland’s viral humanoid robot roams streets, chasing boars and winning fans

A humanoid robot named Edward Warchocki has become Poland’s internet sensation, touring cities, chatting with passers-by, appearing on TV and even in parliament, and in one viral clip chasing a herd of wild boars. Created by Radosław Grzelaczyk and Bartosz Idzik after robotics training in China, Edward wears a backpack and a diamond Rolex and runs on a mix of local AI and broader information sources, navigates with a lidar scanner, and can operate autonomously or be remotely controlled for safety. The project has around 150 videos in 45 days and more than 500 million views, underscoring Poland’s rapid embrace of humanoid robotics in everyday life.

via TVP World|
#ai#edward-warchocki#humanoid-robot
Melania Trump greets a humanoid robot at White House education summit
politics5 months ago

Melania Trump greets a humanoid robot at White House education summit

First Lady Melania Trump presided over the Fostering the Future Together Global Coalition Summit at the White House East Room, accompanied by Figure 03, a humanoid robot from Figure AI. The robot addressed the room in multiple languages and highlighted the role of education and technology in empowering children, marking a notable moment for AI in a high-profile political event.

via PBS|
#education-technology#figure-ai#humanoid-robot