[WORLDKINGS-PART 2] Top 500 Immutable World Records (P.871) Roboto Origin (China): The world's first-tier full-stack open-source bipedal humanoid robot
05-03-2026
(worldkings.org) Roboto Origin was officially launched and its source code made widely available in January 2026. On March 5, 2026, World Records Union (WorldKings) officially declared Roboto Origin as "the world's first-tier full-stack open-source bipedal humanoid robot”.
[WORLDKINGS-PART 2] Top 500 Immutable World Records (P.870) The Arcade Hotel (Netherlands): The world's first video game hotel
03-03-2026
(worldkings.org) The Arcade Hotel first opened in early 2016. On 3 March 2026, World Records Union (WorldKings) officially declared The Arcade Hotel as "the world's first video game hotel”.
[WORLDKINGS - PART 2] Top 500 Immutable World Records (P.869) Centenary University (the United States): The world’s first university to award a Master of Arts in happiness studies
26-02-2026
(worldkings.org) In the fall 2022 semester, Centenary University President Bruce Murphy, Ed.D., has announced the introduction of the world’s first Master of Arts in Happiness Studies. This event was announced to celebrate World Happiness Day, which was proclaimed by the United Nations on March 18th of the same year. On February 26, 2026, the World Records Union (WorldKings) officially declared Centenary University as “The world’s first university to award a Master of Arts in happiness studies.”
[WORLDKINGS - PART 2] Top 500 Immutable World Records (P.868) Candela Technology (Sweden): The company manufactures the world’s first hydrofoil electric ferry
24-02-2026
(worldkings.org) The Swedish technology company Candela manufactured the world's first electric hydrofoil ferry, the Candela P-12. This vessel, known as the Nova, entered public service in Stockholm, Sweden, on October 29, 2024. On February 24, 2026, the World Records Union (WorldKings) officially declared Candela Technology as “The company manufactured the world’s first hydrofoil electric ferry.”
Sun World Vung Tau Makes Global Debut with Two World Records
12-02-2026
(worldkings.org) VUNG TAU, Vietnam - February 12, 2026, Sun World Vung Tau, a large-scale coastal water park developed by Sun Group, officially opened, unveiling a new marine-themed entertainment destination in southern Vietnam. At its inauguration, the complex was simultaneously awarded two World Records, underscoring the developer’s ambition to deliver internationally benchmarked attractions.
[WORLDKINGS - PART 2] Top 500 Immutable World Records (P.865) Eurasian Steppe: The world’s largest temperate grassland
05-02-2026
(worldkings.org) The Eurasian Steppe is the largest temperate grassland in the world, stretching roughly 8,000 kilometers from Hungary in the west through Russia and Mongolia to China in the east. On February 5, 2026, the World Records Union (WorldKings) officially declared the Eurasian Steppe as “The world’s largest temperate grassland.”
[WORLDKINGS - PART 2] Top 500 Immutable World Records (P.864) Audeum (South Korea): The world’s first sound museum
03-02-2026
(worldkings.org) The Audeum is located in South Korea and officially opened on June 5, 2024. The museum was established to honor and preserve the art of sound, housing a world-class collection of sound reproduction equipment from the 19th century onward. On February 3, 2026, the World Records Union (WorldKings) officially declared the Audeum as “the world’s first sound museum.”
[WORLDKINGS-PART 2] Top 500 Immutable World Records (P.863) Ice Memory Sanctuary: The world’s first ice core sanctuary
29-01-2026
(worldkings.org) Ice Memory was officially inaugurated in January 2026 by the Ice Memory Foundation and its partners, and aims to preserve samples of glacier ice from around the world in a place where they can remain frozen for decades or even centuries. On January 29, 2026, World Records Union (WorldKings) officially declared Ice Memory Sanctuary as the “world’s first ice core sanctuary”.
[WORLDKINGS-PART 2] Top 500 Immutable World Records (P.862) Venizelos (Greece): The world's first underground metro-archaeological museum
27-01-2026
(worldkings.org) The Venizelos underground metro-archaeological museum officially began to operate and be accessible to the public when the Thessaloniki Metro opened on 30 November 2024. On January 27, 2026, World Records Union (WorldKings) officially declared Venizelos as the “world's first underground metro-archaeological museum”.
[WORLDKINGS - PART 2] Top 500 Immutable World Records (P.861) Flow Country (Scotland): The world’s first peatland area to be recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site
22-01-2026
(worldkings.org) The Flow Country in northern Scotland became the world's first peatland UNESCO World Heritage Site in July 2024, recognized for its vast, intact blanket bog ecosystem, crucial role as a carbon sink, and unique biodiversity, marking a significant moment for peatland conservation globally. On January 22, 2026, the World Records Union (WorldKings) officially declared Flow Country as the world’s first peatland area to be recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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