Robots Beat Bolt But Still Crash | Science News

Robots just smashed Usain Bolt’s 100m record at the World Humanoid Robot Games—clocking in at 9.39 seconds—but don’t get too excited: they still crash into walls and even catch fire. With 51 challenges and teams from 16 countries, the event showcases rapid progress in humanoid robotics, though real-world adaptability remains a huge gap. While some bots can now play tennis against humans, they’re far from Olympic-ready—yet they’re getting faster, smarter, and way more impressive every year. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/e1bcf61710dbbf5b