Robot with 'shy' running style wins 400m gold at Beijing Robot Olympics 2026

China's Tiangong Omni humanoid robot won the 400-metre race at the second World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing, clocking 45.66 seconds. The 1.35-metre-tall robot has gone viral for its unusual "shy run", with its hands covering its face, its body leaning forward, and its waist twisting dramatically. Engineers said the distinctive gait helps enhance the robot's speed and stability.