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AI CURATED HOT STORY · 10/20/2026

Honor Robot 'Lightning' Breaks Human 100m Record with 9.32s Sprint

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Honor's self-developed humanoid robot "Lightning" achieved a 100-meter sprint time of 9.32 seconds, reaching a peak speed of 14.5 m/s and surpassing the human world record held by Usain Bolt. This milestone demonstrates significant progress in embodied intelligence for high-speed motion control.

Technically, "Lightning" benefits from systemic physical restructuring: increased leg length to 1.05 meters, integrated joint modules with 400 Nm peak torque, and lightweight topology to mitigate thermal decay. Its perception system combines pure vision (hip cameras) with head-mounted radar for stable navigation on both straight tracks and complex curves. Honor also transferred flagship smartphone technologies, such as liquid cooling and high-density batteries, to the robot, showcasing an engineering path from consumer electronics to embodied AI.

This breakthrough validates Honor's AHI (Augmented Human Intelligence) concept and supports its $10 billion plan for a full-scenario AI terminal ecosystem. By racing alongside marathon champion Savie and trail running champion Zhao Jiaju, Honor solidifies its leadership in the high-speed humanoid robot sector, accelerating the industrial application of embodied intelligence.

LATEST/Honor's "Lightning" robot confirmed a 100m time of 9.32s at 14.5 m/s, breaking the human world record. Key tech includes 1.05m legs, 400Nm torque joints, and adapted smartphone liquid cooling, marking a major leap in high-speed embodied AI.

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  2. IT之家 · IT业界T2·68 pts
    • Honor's 'Lightning' robot ran 100m in 9.32s with a peak speed of 14.5 m/s, beating the human world record.
    • Technical upgrades include increased leg length to 1.05m, 400 Nm torque joint modules, and lightweight topology for thermal management.
    • Hybrid perception system uses hip-mounted cameras for straight sprints and head-mounted radar for complex curves to ensure stability at high speeds.