Chinese smartphone maker Honor’s self-developed humanoid robot “Lightning“ ran 100 meters in 9.32 seconds, beating the human world record, China’s state broadcaster reported on Saturday. The humanoid reached a peak speed of 14.5 meters per second during a preparatory test event for the second World Humanoid Robot Games beginning on Saturday.

China’s humanoid robots are achieving superhuman feats of athleticism. But how that translates into the real world is still an open question, experts said.

It may have stumpy arms like chicken wings and a bizarre sprinting style – but a Chinese-made robot has smashed humankind’s record for running 400 metres, clocking in at 38.16 seconds.

Humanoid robots broke records at sporting events such as sprints, but struggled at practical tasks such as hammering nails.

China's Tiangong Ultra humanoid breaks the 100m world record with an 8.64-second sprint, showcasing robots' speed advantages over humans while exposing limits in starts, perception, and stopping contr

The company is testing robots that can swap cables, reset servers, and take on other tasks performed by technicians, fueling concerns among some workers that their jobs could be at risk.