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Humanoid robot wins Beijing half-marathon race

Humanoid robots pass human runners in Beijing half-marathon showcase

On the morning of April 19, 2026, a bipedal humanoid robot built by Chinese tech company Honor crossed the finish line of a half-marathon in Beijing’s Economic-Technological Development Area, known as E-Town,

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Beijing’s Humanoid Robot Marathon: What It Means For Robots ... And Us

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Chinese Humanoid Robot ‘Lightning’ Outruns Humans, Sets New World Record

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This Humans vs. Robots Half-Marathon Didn’t Go Well… For Humans

Dozens of Chinese-made humanoid robots showed off their fast-improving athleticism and autonomous navigation skills as they whizzed past human runners in a half-marathon race in Beijing on Sunday, hig...

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Humanoid Robot Wins Half-Marathon and Smashes Humans’ Record

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Beijing's robot half-marathon is back for its second year with far less embarassing results

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Watch: Runners v robots at China half marathon

The winning robot, Lightning, was developed by Chinese smartphone maker Honor and finished the race in 50 minutes and 26 seconds, according to race organisers.

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Humanoid robot wins half-marathon in China, beats world record

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Robot breaks half-marathon record in Beijing

China’s humanoid robotics commercial use cases still ‘fairly restrictive’ – UBP

In an interview with CNBC, Ling noted that current use cases for humanoid robots remain “fairly restrictive,” confined mostly to performances at events like the CCTV Spring Gala, concerts, marathons, and boxing matches.

BMW puts humanoid robots to work building EVs

BMW is deploying AI-powered humanoid robots in its Leipzig, Germany, factory after a successful pilot in Spartanburg, South Carolina, that helped build over 30,000 vehicles.

Chinese tech giants advance robotics push as sector sees rapid growth

From marathon-winning humanoids to potential robot guide dogs, tech firms showcase breakthroughs as Beijing backs robotics as growth driver.

The Next Web

A humanoid robot passed an eight-hour factory shift at Siemens’ Erlangen plant

Siemens and UK startup Humanoid deployed an Nvidia-powered humanoid robot at a German electronics factory, completing 8+ hours of autonomous tote-handling.

Earth.com

Disturbing video shows humanoid robots preparing for border patrol duties

Walker S2 is an adult-sized humanoid robot with legs, a torso, and arms. China is sending these robots to patrol their border with Vietnam.

Interesting Engineering

Watch: US’ Digit humanoid robot showcases strength and balance with 65 lb deadlift

The humanoid robot lifts 65 lbs in lab test, showcasing whole-body control, actuator strength, and stable, repeatable industrial performance.