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Beijing Hosts Record-Breaking Humanoid Robot Half-Marathon Rehearsal

4/15/2026

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A humanoid robot half-marathon rehearsal occurred in Beijing April 11–12 in the E-Town Economic and Technological Development Area, ahead of the official race on April 19.
The rehearsal followed the official 21.0975-kilometer route and tested performance in urban and park settings.
Participation surged nearly fivefold from last year, with over 100 teams and 40 percent focused on autonomous navigation.
The event highlighted growing participation and the emphasis on autonomous navigation.

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Story summary

A humanoid robot half-marathon rehearsal occurred in Beijing April 11–12 in the E-Town Economic and Technological Development Area, ahead of the official race on April 19.
The rehearsal followed the official 21.0975-kilometer route and tested performance in urban and park settings.
Participation surged nearly fivefold from last year, with over 100 teams and 40 percent focused on autonomous navigation.
The event highlighted growing participation and the emphasis on autonomous navigation.