Chinese Robot Breaks Half-Marathon Record, Outpaces Human World Record
Robot wins half-marathon in time faster than human world record
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A humanoid robot from Honor, a Chinese smartphone manufacturer, completed a half-marathon in Beijing in 50 minutes and 26 seconds, surpassing the previous human world record by nearly seven minutes. This achievement highlights significant advancements in robotics and technology in China.
- 01The robot completed the race in 50 minutes and 26 seconds.
- 02This time is nearly seven minutes faster than the human world record held by Jacob Kiplimo.
- 03The robot's design includes 95cm-long legs inspired by elite athletes.
- 04Last year's robot race winner took over two and a half hours to finish.
- 05China aims to lead in humanoid robotics as part of its 2026-2030 development plan.
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In a remarkable feat, a humanoid robot developed by Honor, a Chinese smartphone company, completed a half-marathon in 50 minutes and 26 seconds during a race in Beijing, surpassing the human world record by nearly seven minutes. This achievement showcases the rapid advancements in robotics, as last year's winning robot took over two and a half hours to finish the same distance. The robot features 95cm-long legs modeled after elite human athletes and incorporates advanced liquid-cooling technology. Spectators were amazed by the robot's performance, marking a significant milestone in the competition between robots and humans. China's focus on humanoid robots is part of its broader strategy to dominate the global technology landscape by 2030.
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This event signifies a leap in robotic technology, potentially influencing future developments in sports and robotics.
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