A humanoid robot built in China has surpassed Usain Bolt's sprint record — not as a curiosity, but as a prelude to something more consequential. The machine is now being directed away from demonstration tracks and into factories, warehouses, and logistics networks, where speed, precision, and tirelessness have long been human burdens. This moment sits at the intersection of engineering ambition and economic transformation, raising questions that extend well beyond any single nation's borders.
China's Speed-Record Robot Transitions From Track to Practical Applications
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