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100+ Humanoid Robots Set to Race in Beijing’s Half-Marathon

The city has completed a full-scale test of its humanoid robot half-marathon, with more than 70 teams participating ahead of ...
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Chinese humanoid robot hits 22 mph in tests, nearing elite sprint pace

A humanoid robot built by Chinese firm Unitree Robotics has reportedly reached a peak running speed of 10 meters per second, ...

Humanoid robots race through the streets of Beijing in preparation for marathon

The 2026 Beijing Humanoid Robot Half-Marathon will take place April 19. Robots were out and about going for a test run.

Humanoid robot half-marathon approaches; China's robotics sector grows as new product hits 10 m/s sprint speed

A humanoid robot conducts late-night testing in Beijing on April 11, 2026, as it prepares for the upcoming half marathon ...

Humanoid robot shows speed and real skill

KAIST's humanoid robot sprints, moonwalks and kicks a ball on a soccer field, showing smooth repeatable movement powered by ...

Why The Fascination With Humanoid Robots Misses The Mark

We need to start thinking of robots as a modern tool that we can optimally design for specific use cases rather than a panacea to solve every challenge.