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Humanoid robots shatter human half-marathon world record in Beijing race

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A humanoid robot developed by Honor has set a new world record in a half-marathon, completing the 13-mile course in 50 minutes and 26 seconds. This achievement significantly surpasses the human world record and marks a substantial advancement in robotic speed and autonomy. The robot's design, inspired by elite athletes and featuring long legs and a custom cooling system, competed alongside hundreds of other robots in an event highlighting China's growing investment in humanoid robot technology. AI

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Humanoid robots shatter human half-marathon world record in Beijing race

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  1. Ars Technica — AI TIER_1 English(EN) · Jeremy Hsu ·

    Robot runner handily beats humans in half-marathon, setting new record

    A humanoid robot's record half-marathon run shows China's speed in robotics.

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