--- title: "Chinese Robot Runs 100m in 9.32 Seconds, Beats Bolt's Record" publication: "MediaBias News" url: "https://mediabias.news/tech/chinese-robot-runs-100m-in-932-seconds-beats-bolts-record" api: "https://mediabias.news/api/v1/stories/chinese-robot-runs-100m-in-932-seconds-beats-bolts-record" markdown: "https://mediabias.news/tech/chinese-robot-runs-100m-in-932-seconds-beats-bolts-record.md" audio: "https://mediabias.news/api/audio/chinese-robot-runs-100m-in-932-seconds-beats-bolts-record" category: "Science & Tech" area: "China" published: "2026-08-22T11:45:42.077Z" source_reported: "2026-08-22T11:28:31.000Z" updated: "2026-08-22T11:45:42.077Z" trust_score: 42 critic_score: 55 hype_score: 68 assessment_type: "coverage-and-source-reporting-analysis" fact_check_status: "not-performed" coverage_measured: "2026-08-22T13:15:09.482072+00:00" --- # Chinese Robot Runs 100m in 9.32 Seconds, Beats Bolt's Record *A humanoid robot developed by Honor achieved a peak speed of 14.5 meters per second.* **Scores for the source reporting** (0-100, assessing the original journalism this article was written from, not this write-up): - Trust 42 of 100, higher is better. Central claim attributed to China's state broadcaster; two independent outlets cited. - Craft 55 of 100, higher is better. Reports are digests; no direct quotes or right of reply; no context or future outlook. - Hype 68 of 100, lower is better. Headlines promise a direct comparison to Usain Bolt, but the body of the digests is limited. Scored by MediaBias News; method at https://mediabias.news/methodology. **The short version** - A humanoid robot developed by China's Honor completed a 100-meter run in 9.32 seconds. - The robot's performance surpassed the human world record previously held by Usain Bolt. - During the run, the robot reached a peak speed of 14.5 meters per second. - China's state broadcaster reported on the robot's performance. A humanoid robot created by Chinese manufacturer Honor has run 100 meters in 9.32 seconds. This time is faster than the human world record set by Usain Bolt. During the run, the robot achieved a peak speed of 14.5 meters per second. China's state broadcaster reported on the robot's performance. ## Coverage comparison The digests from Il Messaggero, WTVB, Reuters, and The Source all reported that the robot ran 100 meters in 9.32 seconds and beat Usain Bolt's record. They also noted its peak speed of 14.5 meters per second. Cyprus Mail and WTVB mentioned the robot was dubbed 'Lightning', and The Source referred to it as 'Superman'. ## What the coverage left out None of the left-rated digests mentioned the specific robot developer, Honor, or the robot's 100-meter time of 9.32 seconds. They also did not mention the peak speed of 14.5 meters per second. ## Who covered it Shares of the 17 covering outlets with a published leaning rating: - Left: 35% (6) - Centre: 30% (5) - Right: 35% (6) 3 of 20 covering outlets carried no usable leaning rating and were excluded from those percentages. Coverage measured 2026-08-22T13:15:09.482072+00:00. **Coverage watch:** developing. Checked 6 times; 0 checks found a material change. Most recently checked 2026-08-22T13:30:11.504Z. ## How the sides framed it ### Left - Digests from Kotaku and Newser reported on robots but did not mention the Honor robot's 100-meter run or its speed. Kotaku's digest focused on a robot that broke in half after hitting a wall, and Newser's digest discussed a robot named Superman from robotics firm Unitree that reached a top speed of 28.3mph. ### Centre - Digests from Il Messaggero, WTVB, Reuters, and The Source all reported that the robot ran 100 meters in 9.32 seconds and beat Usain Bolt's record. They also noted its peak speed of 14.5 meters per second. Cyprus Mail and WTVB mentioned the robot was dubbed 'Lightning', and The Source referred to it as 'Superman'. ### Right - The digest from Cyprus Mail reported that a humanoid robot developed by Chinese smartphone maker Honor ran 100 meters in 9.32 seconds, beating the human world record held by Usain Bolt. It stated China's state broadcaster reported this on Saturday and that the robot, dubbed Lightning, reached a peak speed of 14.5 meters per second. ## Factuality profile of the covering outlets These are published factuality ratings of the outlets, not a verdict on whether this story or its claims are true. - mixed: 1 - high: 12 - unknown: 3 - veryHigh: 4 ## Verification scope This page compares coverage and scores the source reporting. It is not a ClaimReview verdict on whether the underlying event or claim is true. ## Original reporting this was written from - [Deutsche Welle](https://dw.com/en/chinese-robot-beats-usain-bolts-100m-world-record/a-78468749) — Chinese robot beats Usain Bolt's 100m world record - [Quotidiano Nazionale](https://quotidiano.net/tech/il-record-di-bolt-spazzato-via-da-un-robot-cinese-umanoide-corre-i-100-metri-in-soli-9-32-secondi-fyanpddy) — Bolt's Record Wiped Out by a Chinese Robot: Humanoid Runs 100 Meters in Just 9.32 Seconds - [Hot News](https://hotnews.ro/mai-rapid-decat-usain-bolt-robotul-chinezesc-lightning-a-spulberat-recordul-mondial-la-100-de-metri-2330810) — Faster than Usain Bolt. Chinese Robotics "Lightning" Broke the World Record at 100 Meters - HotNews.ro - [Il Sole 24 Ore](https://ilsole24ore.com/art/robot-cinese-batte-record-bolt-corre-100-metri-9-32-AJVVd4r) — Chinese Robot Beats Bolt's Record: It Runs 100 Meters in 9:32:00 - [Kurier](https://kurier.at/chronik/welt/roboter-usain-bolt-100-m-weltrekord-sprint-china/403185680) — "Lightning" Robot Runs 100 Meters Faster than Usain Bolt - [La Repubblica](https://repubblica.it/tecnologia/2026/08/22/video/lumanoide_lightning_batte_il_record_di_usain_bolt_corre_i_100_metri_in_932_secondi-425541541) — The Humanoid Lightning Beats the Record of Usain Bolt: It Runs 100 Meters in 9.32 Seconds - [ANSA](https://ansa.it/sito/notizie/topnews/2026/08/22/robot-cinese-corre-i-100-metri-in-932-battuto-il-record-di-bolt_d92487d2-8a33-4c1f-99aa-7f05f2db2839.html) — Chinese Robot Runs 100 Meters in 9"32, Beat Bolt's Record - [Al Jazeera](https://aljazeera.com/sports/2026/8/22/usain-bolts-100m-record-broken-at-world-humanoid-robot-games) — Usain Bolt’s 100m record broken at World Humanoid Robot Games - [Die Presse](https://diepresse.com/41194339/humanoider-roboter-schlaegt-usain-bolts-100-meter-weltrekord) — Humanoid Robot Beats Usain Bolt's 100 - [Il Messaggero](https://ilmessaggero.it/mondo/robot_cinese_batte_record_bolt_100_metri-9719888.html) — Chinese Humanoid Robot Races 100 Meters in 9'32", Beat the Record of Bolt: Reached a Maximum Speed of 14.5 Meters per Second - [ORF.at News](https://orf.at/stories/3439907) — Humanoid Robot Beats Usain Bolt's 100m World Record - [Tiroler Tageszeitung Online](https://tt.com/artikel/30940687/humanoider-roboter-schlaegt-usain-bolts-100-m-weltrekord) — Humanoid Robot Beats Usain Bolt's 100m World Record - [The News](https://thenews.com.pk/latest/1413194-chinese-humanoid-robot-beats-usain-bolts-100m-record-in-932-seconds) — Chinese humanoid robot beats Usain Bolt’s 100m record in 9.32 seconds - [Breaking News](https://breakingnews.ie/world/update-1-chinese-robot-beats-usain-bolts-100m-world-record-in-test-run-1942895.html) — Chinese robot beats Usain Bolt's 100m world record in test run - [The Straits Times](https://straitstimes.com/sport/chinese-robot-beats-usain-bolts-100m-world-record-in-test-run) — Chinese robot beats Usain Bolt's 100m world record - [Cyprus Mail](https://cyprus-mail.com/2026/08/22/chinese-robot-beats-usain-bolts-100m-world-record-in-test-run) — Chinese robot beats Usain Bolt’s 100m world record in test run - [NBC News](https://nbcnews.com/tech/tech-news/chinese-humanoid-robot-lightning-beats-human-100m-world-record-rcna593869) — Chinese humanoid robot ‘Lightning’ beats human 100m world record in test run - [WTVB](https://wtvbam.com/2026/08/22/chinese-humanoid-robot-lightning-beats-human-100m-world-record-state-media-says) — Chinese humanoid robot ‘Lightning’ beats human 100m world record, state media says - [nin.rs](https://nin.rs/svet/vesti/121347/kineski-humanoidni-robot-oborio-rekord-juseina-bolta-na-100-metara) — Faster than Usain Bolt: Chinese Robot Lightning Breaks 100 - [unsafe.sh](https://unsafe.sh/go-436942.html) — Honor's Humanoid Robot "Lightning" Ran 9.32 Seconds in the 100-Meter Test. - [Il Fatto Quotidiano](https://ilfattoquotidiano.it/2026/08/22/robot-umanoide-incidente-pechino-notizie/8485470) — Humanoid Robots Out of Control in China: Crashes and Explodes During Testing - [Reuters](https://reuters.com/sports/chinese-humanoid-robot-lightning-beats-human-100m-world-record-state-media-says-2026-08-22) — Chinese robot beats Usain Bolt's 100m world record in test run - [www.cnews.fr](https://cnews.fr/monde/2026-08-22/chine-un-robot-humanoide-pulverise-le-record-du-100-m-dusain-bolt-avant-dexploser) — China: Humanoid Robot Pulverizes Usain Bolt's 100 M Record Before Exploding · Global Voices - [Digital Phablet](https://digitalphablet.com/ai/honor-robot-breaks-human-record-with-9-32-second-100m) — Honor Robot Breaks Human Record with 9.32-Second 100m - [Kotaku](https://kotaku.com/clanker-runs-full-speed-into-a-wall-and-then-snaps-in-half-after-stumbling-backwards-2000726696) — Robot Busted In Half After Racing Top Speed Straight Into A Wall - [Newser](https://newser.com/story/395014/usain-bolt-could-not-outrun-new-robot-unitree-says.html) — Usain Bolt Could Not Outrun New Robot, Unitree Says - [The Source](https://thesource.com/2026/08/20/wtf-chinas-humanoid-robot-superman-reaches-peak-speeds-faster-than-usain-bolt) — WTF? China’s Humanoid Robot 'Superman' Reaches Peak Speeds Faster Than Usain Bolt ## Questions **How fast did the Chinese robot run?** The humanoid robot developed by China's Honor ran 100 meters in 9.32 seconds. This performance surpassed the human world record previously held by Usain Bolt. During its run, the robot reached a peak speed of 14.5 meters per second. **Which company developed the robot?** The humanoid robot that ran 100 meters in 9.32 seconds was developed by China's smartphone manufacturer Honor. China's state broadcaster reported on the robot's performance, which beat the human world record. **Did the robot's performance beat Usain Bolt's record?** Yes, the humanoid robot developed by Honor ran 100 meters in 9.32 seconds, beating the human world record previously held by Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt. The robot also achieved a peak speed of 14.5 meters per second. --- MediaBias News — https://mediabias.news. 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