Humanoid robots ran alongside humans in a half-marathon in Beijing.
The robots navigated the 21.1-kilometer (13.1-mile) course supported by teams of human navigators, operators and engineers, in what event organizers say was a first.
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Stumbling and Overheating, Most Humanoid Robots Fail to Finish Half Marathon in Beijing
Humanoid robots stride into the future with world's first half-marathon
Step by mechanical step, dozens of humanoid robots took to the streets of Beijing early Saturday, joining thousands of their flesh-and-blood counterparts in a world-first half marathon showcasing China's drive to lead the global race in cutting-edge technology...
"Getting onto the race track might seem like a small step for humans, but it's a giant leap for humanoid robots," Liang Liang, Beijing E-Town's management committee deputy director, told AFP before the event. Nearby, engineers jogged alongside their machines.
"The marathon helps push humanoid robots one step closer toward industrialization."
"Honestly, there are very few opportunities for the whole industry to run at full speed over such a long distance or duration. It's a serious test for the battery, the motors, the structure—even the algorithms."
Cui said as part of its training, a humanoid robot had been running a half-marathon every day, at a pace of about seven minutes per kilometer, and he expected it to complete the race with no issues.
"But just in case, we've also prepared a backup robot," he added.
Another young engineer, 25-year-old Kong Yichang from DroidUp, said the race would help to "lay a foundation for a whole series of future activities involving humanoid robots".
"The significance (of the race) lies in the fact that humanoid robots can truly integrate into human society and begin doing things that humans do."
China, the world's second-largest economy, has sought to assert its dominance in the fields of AI and robotics, positioning itself as a direct challenger to the United States.
In January, Chinese start-up DeepSeek drew attention with a chatbot it claimed was developed more cost-effectively than its American counterparts.
Dancing humanoid robots also captivated audiences during a televised Chinese New Year gala.
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