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Beijing hosts night trial ahead of World’s First Humanoid Robot Half-Marathon: Video
More than 70 robotics teams have tested their machines in Beijing ahead of a landmark race blending sport and technology.
Engineers and developers gathered in Beijing E-Town Economic and Technological Development Area to simulate real race conditions, refining robot performance across a 21-kilometre course. Organisers said the trial revealed technical challenges, including reliability and safety issues, but also highlighted rapid progress in speed and coordination, with some teams aiming for times that could eventually rival elite human runners ahead of the April 19 event.
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