China robot shifts focus to commercial reliability

After setting a new 100-metre sprinting record at the World Humanoid Robot Games, developer X-Humanoid is working to translate high performance into reliable industrial application.

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FILE PHOTO: Unitree's humanoid robots with BAAI's THOR system compete in a tug-of-war contest during the 2026 World Humanoid Robot Games at the National Speed Skating Oval in Beijing, China, August 25, 2026. REUTERS/Tingshu Wang/File Photo

China's TianGong Ultra humanoid robot completed a 100-metre sprint in 8.64 seconds, outpacing human records by nearly a full second during competitive trials. Jack Guo, lead engineer at the Beijing Humanoid Robot Innovation Centre, guided the machine through grueling round-the-clock testing. The achievement highlights accelerating advancements in machine mobility across domestic laboratories.

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