Dozens of humanoid robots run Beijing half-marathon, testing endurance and tech in China’s push for robotics innovation and leadership.
Humanoid robot “Tiangong” participates along with human runners in the E-Town Half Marathon & Humanoid Robot Half Marathon in Beijing, China April, 19 2025. REUTERSpixStep by mechanical step, dozens of humanoid robots took to the streets of Beijing early Saturday, joining thousands of their flesh-and-blood counterparts in a world-first half marathon showcasing China's drive to lead the global race in cutting-edge technology.
Curious human runners lined up on their side of the road and waited patiently with mobile phones at the ready to shoot each machine as they prepared to depart. “Getting onto the race track might seem like a small step for humans, but it’s a giant leap for humanoid robots,“ Liang Liang, Beijing E-Town’s management committee deputy director, told AFP before the event. Nearby, engineers jogged alongside their machines.Around 20 teams from across China are taking part in the competition -- with robots ranging from 75 to 180 centimetres tall and weighing up to 88 kilograms .
“I think it’s a big boost for the entire robotics industry,“ Cui Wenhao, a 28-year-old engineer at Noetix Robotics, said of the half-marathon.
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