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Beijing Hosts Historic Humanoid Half-Marathon with Robots

4/19/2025

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Beijing made history on April 19, 2025, by hosting the inaugural humanoid half-marathon, where 21 robots competed alongside 12,000 human runners. The standout robot, Tiangong Ultra, crossed the finish line in 2 hours and 40 minutes, far behind the human champion's impressive 1 hour and 2 minutes. This event showcased both the excitement and the hurdles of humanoid technology.

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Beijing made history on April 19, 2025, by hosting the inaugural humanoid half-marathon, where 21 robots competed alongside 12,000 human runners. The standout robot, Tiangong Ultra, crossed the finish line in 2 hours and 40 minutes, far behind the human champion's impressive 1 hour and 2 minutes. This event showcased both the excitement and the hurdles of humanoid technology.