Robots Sprint Through Marathon

·2026.04.19 19:24

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Dozens of Chinese-made humanoid robots ran faster than humans at the Beijing half-marathon.

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At the Beijing half-marathon, dozens of Chinese-made humanoid robots ran ahead of human runners, showcasing improved athletic performance and autonomous driving capabilities.

Last year's first competition was plagued with issues, with most robots failing to finish, but this year the robots handled the race much more stably.

Last year's winning robot's record: 2 hours 40 minutes
This was more than twice as slow as the human winner's record at the same event
This year's competition drew attention as a symbol of rapid progress in robotics

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