Key facts
- The Tiangong Ultra robot completed a 100-meter race in 9.39 seconds.
- This time is faster than Usain Bolt's previous world record.
- Robots also competed in tennis at the World Humanoid Robot Games.
A Chinese robot, Tiangong Ultra, has set a new world record for the 100-meter dash, completing the race in 9.39 seconds. This time surpasses the previous record held by Usain Bolt. The development was highlighted in a new article detailing the robot's performance. Robots also participated in tennis events at the World Humanoid Robot Games.