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Chinese robot smashes human world record in half-marathon

Winner of half-marathon race for robots finishes with faster time than human record

The winner of a half-marathon race for robots broke the fastest human record. The humanoid named Lightning finished the race in 50 minutes, 26 seconds. (AP Photo)

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A humanoid robot sprints past the human half-marathon world record in Beijing race

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Chinese robot smashes human world record in half-marathon: ‘Just whooshed right past me’

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Watch: Runners v robots at China half marathon

Robots competed in a half marathon race in Beijing on Sunday, with the fastest machine leaving its human rivals for dust.

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Humanoid robots race past humans in Beijing half-marathon, showcase China’s prowess

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Humanoid robots take on Beijing half-marathon in test of China’s AI ambitions

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In a race between humans and robots, machines take the victory in a sign of advancements

BEIJING — It was not even close as a bright red Chinese humanoid named “Lightning” lived up to its name in a half-marathon pitting humans against robots, smoking its competition on Sunday

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Are we close to having humanoid robots in the shop?

In summer 2025, you read a news item about plans for humanoid robots to be deployed in South Korean shipyards to tackle welding tasks. You don’t think much about it because the commercial deployment is planned for the beginning of 2027 and,

DIGITIMES

China's humanoid robot half-marathon highlights rapid advances in autonomy and system integration

A humanoid robot half-marathon held in Beijing's Yizhuang development zone on April 19, 2026, has highlighted the rapid evolution of robotics technology, with autonomous machines demonstrating major gains in speed,

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How Humanoid Robots and Robotics Technology Are Redefining What Machines Can Do Today

Discover how humanoid robots are evolving with advanced robotics technology, exploring their intelligence, capabilities, real-world uses, and impact on industries and human interaction today. Pixabay, Kyraxys In the fast-evolving world of robotics ...

HealthLeaders Media

Let's Talk About Robotics in Nursing

Technology delivers on its promise when nurses are empowered, says this innovation leader. While new technologies like AI and wearables are becoming more prevalent in nursing, robotics is still on the precipice. As robotics technology enters the healthcare ...