World Humanoid Robot Games

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👟 Robots smash human records

Photo: Kevin Frayer/Getty Images In Beijing yesterday, two robots ran faster than Usain Bolt's 9.58-second world record in the 100-meter sprint, clocking 9.39 seconds. Braking was another matter: The machines slammed into a thick mat after the finish line. The five-day World Humanoid Robot Games, with 2,000+ robots, combines sports with simulated factories, restaurants and offices, Reuters reports. The intrigue: China makes the majority of the world's humanoid robots. The U.S. has stepped up scrutiny. Reality check: Humanoid robots can run quicker than the fastest humans. Now comes the real test: Can they handle packaging and warehouse operations, and reliably perform precision tasks like connecting cables — working like humans in less flashy jobs? Photo: VCG via Getty Images A humanoid robot plays tennis during the opening ceremony. Photo: Tingshu Wang/Reuters One of the robots caught fire after a 100-meter race. Get the latest.