At the Beijing Robot Games, humanoid robots 'Lightning Bolt' broke the 100m sprint (9.39s) and high jump (2.88m) world records, outperforming Usain Bolt and Javier Sotomayor's human records.
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The Beijing Robot Games showcase China's rapid advancements in robotics, amidst a global tech competition.
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AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Increased Investment in Robotics Sector
Likely · Short term
Heightened Global Tech Competition
Very likely · Medium term
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