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China’s Tiangong Ultra humanoid robot made headlines at the World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing after completing 100 metres in 8.86 seconds, faster than Usain Bolt’s human world record of 9.58 seconds. More than 2,000 robots from 666 teams are participating in 51 events at the competition. The development demonstrates rapid advances in robotics, AI, motors and sensors, while China continues to identify humanoid robotics as a strategic technology industry.