At the second World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing on Saturday, a humanoid robot from Team Tianzhuo set a milestone, clocking 100 meters in 9.39 seconds. It not only beat the previous robotic record but also eclipsed the legendary Usain Bolt’s world record of 9.58 seconds, a feat of human biology deemed near the absolute limit.

This record-setting sprint was the dramatic opening act for the games that are being held from Saturday to Wednesday. The event has exploded in scale.

This year’s event has attracted the participation of 666 teams and 2,056 robots from 16 countries, marking a 138 percent increase in the number of teams taking part and a fourfold jump in the robot count from the inaugural event last year.

It demonstrates the speed of technological iteration. More significantly, the games reflect a global commitment to moving robots out of labs. The scenario-based events have been........

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