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A humanoid robot just beat Usain Bolt’s 100m record, and roboticists are unimpressed for good reason

The Next WebPublished 19 days ago

A humanoid robot by Beijing's X-Humanoid ran 100m in 9.39 seconds, beating Usain Bolt's record. However, experts say this speed feat lacks practical autonomy and real-world application, contrasting with more complex tasks like laundry folding.

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