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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Brittney Donovan

Humanoid robot shatters 100-meter record again before crashing out in flames

A humanoid robot set another new record in the 100-meter sprint on Wednesday before crashing into a barrier in a chaotic finish at China’s so-called robot Olympics.

The new record was set at the conclusion of the five-day World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing. Currently in its second year, the event featured more than 2,000 automated competitors taking part in Olympic-inspired disciplines such as running, boxing, and soccer.

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