A Chinese-made humanoid robot has beaten Usain Bolt’s 100-metre world record. The roundup also covers Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney’s promise of “dollar for dollar” tariffs on some U.S. goods, the Freedom 250 Grand Prix in Washington, D.C., and a UN warning about Ebola’s rapid spread.

RReuters2026-08-23 14:46

More than 2,000 robots are competing in a major event in Beijing, though experts say medals may not be the main objective. Humanoid robots remain largely confined to research, performances and demonstrations, with widespread use in everyday settings still some way off.

TThe Associated Press2026-08-23 14:41

Humanoid robots are competing in 51 events at the World Robot Games in Beijing. The program includes sports as well as scenario-based challenges set in factories, restaurants and emergency-response environments.

RReuters2026-08-23 14:15

Humanoid robots broke several human track records at the five-day World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing. A robot developed by the Beijing Innovation Centre of Humanoid Robotics ran 100m in 9.39 seconds, beating Usain Bolt’s 9.58-second record, while a Honor robot recorded 9.32 seconds in a test run. More than 2,000 robots are taking part.

GGuardian News2026-08-23 14:07

The second World Humanoid Robot Games have opened in Beijing, bringing together more than 2,000 robots from 16 countries for five days of competition. Over 600 teams will take part in more than 50 events spanning sports and everyday tasks, while 1,300-plus individual contests test movement, balance and real-world performance.

TTRT World2026-08-23 13:44

The second World Humanoid Games opened in China on Saturday and will run for five days. Robots in Beijing have competed in football, boxing, high jump and table tennis, with one copying Cristiano Ronaldo’s “Siuuu” celebration and others synchronised marching at the opening ceremony. A robot has also run faster than Usain Bolt’s 100m world record.

BBBC News2026-08-23 11:23

The five-day World Humanoid Robot Games are taking place in Beijing with 51 events, including 30 sports competitions and more than 2,000 humanoid robots. The machines have shown they can outrun and out-jump humans, play table tennis and soccer, and perform tasks such as connecting cables and handling packages. China is using the Games to showcase its competitiveness in the global technology race.

FFrance 24 English2026-08-23 10:22

A humanoid robot called Tiangong Ultra ran 100 metres in 9.39 seconds at China’s World Humanoid Robot Games, beating Usain Bolt’s 9.58-second human record. Developed by the Beijing Humanoid Robot Innovation Center, it defeated two other robots, including one developed by smartphone maker Honor. The games also feature boxing, football and household tasks such as folding clothes.

BBBC Chinese2026-08-23 09:10

Live coverage continues from the second day of the World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing. On the opening day, robots broke several human records, including Usain Bolt’s 100-meter world record.

TThe Associated Press2026-08-23 08:38

Live coverage continues from the second day of the World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing. On the opening day, robots broke several records held by humans, including Usain Bolt’s 100-meter sprint world record.

TThe Associated Press2026-08-23 06:03

A Chinese robot has beaten Usain Bolt’s 100-meter world-record time at the World Humanoid Robot Games, highlighting rapid advances in humanoid robotics over the past year. As Beijing increases investment in the strategically important sector, the achievement raises questions about whether it is merely a demonstration or an early warning of shifting technological power.

DDW News2026-08-23 02:46

Chinese humanoid robot Tiangong Ultra ran 100 metres in 9.39 seconds in a preliminary heat at the World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing, surpassing Usain Bolt’s men’s world record. After trailing early, it passed smartphone maker Honor’s Lightning near the finish; Lightning recorded 9.47 seconds.

BBBC News2026-08-22 21:49

A humanoid robot surpassed Usain Bolt’s 100-meter record at a five-day games event in Beijing. Now in its second year, the spectacle features 51 events and more than 1,000 competitions, highlighting China’s rapid advances in advanced robotics as competition with the U.S. intensifies.

TThe Associated Press2026-08-22 20:43

Humanoid robots compete in sprinting, boxing and football at games in Beijing, highlighting the rapid development of China’s robotics industry. Some machines show impressive abilities, while others struggle to remain upright or avoid obstacles. Organisers say the event reflects advances in robotics and the technology’s growing role in China’s economy.

AAl Jazeera English2026-08-22 19:19

A humanoid machine from Beijing’s robotics innovation center posted a 9.39-second time over 100 metres, surpassing Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt’s human world mark.

RReuters2026-08-22 19:10

The second World Humanoid Games are scheduled to be held in Beijing as tensions in the China-U.S. technology arms race continue to mount. NBC News’ Janis Mackey Frayer previews some of the emerging robotic talent at the event.

NNBC News2026-08-20 23:35

At this year’s World Robot Conference in Beijing, Unitree founder said humanoid robots could achieve commercial takeoff within two years. The industry is moving beyond viral entertainment, focusing instead on practical uses such as factory assembly lines and household chores.

BBloomberg Television2026-08-20 21:17

Humanoid robots designed to move and work like people are taking center stage at the World Robot Conference in Beijing. Analysts forecast a trillion-dollar industry by 2050, while global humanoid shipments have tripled over the past year. Chinese manufacturers are far ahead of US rivals, and Unitree shares surged 460 percent on debut.

AAl Jazeera English2026-08-20 16:53

Shares in Chinese humanoid-robot maker Unitree jumped nearly sixfold on their debut, while Anthropic is preparing for what could become one of the largest IPOs on record. These are the week’s major stories from the AI revolution.

RReuters2026-08-20 11:54

China opened the 2026 World Robot Conference with companies presenting the country’s growing robotics sector. Organizers say about 3,000 products are on display. Some humanoid robots danced, while another played table tennis against a human.

TThe Associated Press2026-08-20 11:30

Live coverage from the World Robot Conference in Beijing shows companies presenting their newest robots and technologies as China seeks to broaden their use in factories and other real-world settings.

TThe Associated Press2026-08-20 05:09

The World Robot Conference is taking place in Beijing, with companies presenting the latest robots and technologies as China seeks to broaden their use in factories and other real-world settings.

TThe Associated Press2026-08-20 02:59

China opened the 2026 World Robot Conference on Wednesday, where companies presented the latest developments from the country’s growing robotics industry.

TThe Associated Press2026-08-20 02:30

The 2026 World Robot Conference is taking place in Beijing, with more than 300 exhibiting companies and over 2,000 exhibits.

RReuters2026-08-20 02:05