The race against time begins
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Breaking the digital boundaries
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The rise of the speedrun community
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Humans versus the perfect machine
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YOUR GOAL
Master of The world of speedrunning
diegoplays Super Mario Bros. Speedrunning
Six frames from a perfect machine, we're closing the gap!
diegoplays TASBot is a physical robot that replays frame-perfect controller inputs directly into real retro consoles live on stage.
diegoplays Human speedrunners study TAS runs to find new routes and glitches that they can adapt for real-time play.
Console hacking robot: In 2017, TASBot hooked up to a Super Nintendo and programmed a fully playable version of Portal inside the game's memory live.
A video game playthrough created using emulation software to execute inputs that are impossible for human players. In 2025, runner Niftski completed Super Mario Bros. within 0.3 seconds of the optimal automated record.
Which feature of emulator software allows TAS creators to undo any mistake instantly during recording?
Which of the following is a primary benefit of Tool-Assisted Speedruns for human speedrunners?
What modern technology do speedrunners use to calculate the mathematically perfect route through complex 3D game levels?
At a 2017 charity event, what modern game did TASBot program and run inside a Super Nintendo console's memory live?
Who created the physical hardware robot TASBot to bring emulator-level perfection to real retro consoles?
What is the name of the famous custom-built robot that performs frame-perfect inputs on real console hardware at charity events?