In a groundbreaking event in Beijing, over 9,000 amateur runners shared the track with cutting-edge humanoid robots, making history at the world’s first humanoid robot half-marathon. Among a fleet of competitors from nearly 20 robotics firms, the star was Tiangong Ultra from the Beijing Humanoid Robot Innovation Center, crossing the finish line in 2 hours, 40 minutes, and 42 seconds. 🚀
Ren Yawei from the Innovation Center shared that Tiangong Ultra only needed to swap batteries three times during the race, underlining the robot's impressive endurance and energy efficiency over the 21.0975-kilometer course.
Close behind were N2 from startup Noetix in second place, and Shanghai-based DroidUp’s "Xingzhe-2," which secured a commendable third spot. This spirited event not only celebrated athleticism but also showcased breakthrough technology that blurs the line between human achievement and robotic innovation.
For tech enthusiasts and sports fans alike, the race was a vivid reminder of how creative engineering and passion can inspire the future. 🌟
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Chinese humanoid robot completes half-marathon in 2 hours 40 minutes
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