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More than 100 Chinese humanoid robots took part in a massive Beijing Half Marathon, competing against humans. Journalists noted that in 2026, significantly more machines were able to finish and even overtake professional athletes than in 2025.
Main theses:
- China is determined to become a world leader in the field of humanoid robots.
- Humanoids are becoming a significant part of various spheres of life in the PRC.
Humanoid robots shocked the world again
What is important to understand is that the fastest robot was able to cover a 21-kilometer distance in 50 minutes and 26 seconds.
Thus, he managed to break the absolute world record among humans.
It is worth noting that the robot competition was held in parallel with the half marathon for people.
The long-awaited event was not without its oddities, which are still being actively discussed by netizens.
For example, at the starting line, one car fell, and another crashed into a barrier.
Despite this, compared to 2025, not only the number of humanoids participating in the race has increased, but also their speed.
Many robots were noticeably ahead of the human athletes. However, the humanoids ran with them in separate lanes to avoid collisions.
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The main winner of this marathon reached the finish line a few minutes faster than the person who last set the world record.