A humanoid robot sprints to victory in Beijing, beating the human half-marathon world record
A humanoid robot developed by Honor, a Chinese smartphone maker, won a half-marathon race in Beijing, completing the 21-kilometer distance in 50 minutes and 26 seconds, beating the human world record. The event showcased China's advancements in robotics technology, with over 100 teams participating, including five from overseas.
A humanoid robot developed by Honor, a Chinese smartphone maker, won a half-marathon race in Beijing on Sunday, completing the 21-kilometer distance in 50 minutes and 26 seconds. This performance surpassed the human world record held by Uganda's Jacob Kiplimo, who finished the same distance in about 57 minutes in March. The event saw significant participation, with over 100 teams joining, including five from overseas. About 40% of the robots navigated the course autonomously, while others were remotely controlled. The race marked a substantial improvement from last year's inaugural event, where the winning robot finished in 2 hours, 40 minutes, and 42 seconds. China's advancements in robotics are part of its broader technological ambitions, as outlined in its latest five-year plan.
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