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Story summary
- On April 18, 2026, Beijing will host its second humanoid robot half-marathon with over 300 robots on challenging terrain.
- Nearly 40% of the robots navigate autonomously.
- The race aims to showcase robotics advances, though mimicking human movement remains challenging.
- Experts caution these robots are years away from widespread industrial use due to AI and dexterity limits.
- The Chinese government is investing in embodied intelligence to boost automation in manufacturing.
