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Story summary
- Humanoid robots conducted late-night testing in Beijing ahead of the half marathon on April 19, 2026.
- The event features over 100 teams, up from last year, with nearly 40% in autonomous-navigation.
- A new world record for sprint speed highlights advances in China's robotics.
- Experts say the race will test the commercialization of embodied AI by showcasing robots’ capabilities in dynamic environments.