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Key Points

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100‑meter sprint time: 9.39 seconds (human record 9.58 seconds by Usain Bolt).

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High‑jump height: 2.88 meters (human record 2.45 meters by Javier Sotomayor).

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Participation: more than 2,000 robots, 16 countries, 51 different sports events.

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The United States has imposed import bans on some foreign robots citing national‑security concerns.

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Summary

The same robot achieved a standing high jump of 2.88 meters, exceeding the human record of 2.45 meters.

Over 2,000 robots from 16 nations competed in 51 events, showcasing rapid advances in robotics technology.

While the robots demonstrate impressive abilities, experts note they are still mainly for demonstrations and research, not everyday use.

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New Words to Learn

6 words
humanoid
a robot designed to resemble a human in appearance and movement
record
the best performance ever measured in a particular activity
sprint
a short-distance race run at maximum speed
high jump
an athletic event where competitors jump over a horizontal bar
national‑security
measures taken to protect a country from threats
import ban
a rule that stops goods from being brought into a country
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