On the evening of August 26, 2026, the final of the 100-meter dash (heavyweight division) at the Second World Humanoid Robot Games took place in Beijing’s E-Town. The Tiangong Ultra, developed by the Beijing Humanoid Robot Innovation Center, clinched the championship with a time of 8.64 seconds, breaking its own previous record and surpassing the human world record of 9.58 seconds held by Usain Bolt. The robot underwent comprehensive upgrades across multiple dimensions, including joint motors, lightweight structural design, thermal management systems, and cerebellum-inspired control algorithms, significantly enhancing its explosive power and high-speed stability. The competition aims to validate the generalized mobility of humanoid robots and accelerate their integration into everyday life scenarios.
