In a groundbreaking twist, the Chinese mainland is leaping into the future with the unveiling of new rules for the world’s first humanoid robot half-marathon at the Beijing E-town half-marathon this Sunday. This isn’t just about bots covering 21 kilometers—it’s a high-tech test of precision and endurance! 🤖🏃
The race challenges participating bipedal robots to perform approximately 250,000 precise joint movements. Strategic battery changes are crucial; any robot that skips a battery swap at the supply station will face a time penalty, and even replacing an entire robot during the race comes with a cost.
Wang Guolin, deputy head of the robot group, explained that the final scores are calculated by subtracting penalty time from the total race duration. This means that the very first robot to cross the finish line might not claim the top spot—a twist that adds an extra layer of strategy and excitement.
Beyond the race, this pioneering event marks a major milestone in the development of embodied AI and humanoid robotics. It’s like witnessing a live, action-packed episode from your favorite sci-fi series, spurring innovation and challenging the limits of what technology can achieve!
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New rules defined for world's 1st humanoid robot half-marathon
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