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China's robots race against humans — and their U.S. counterparts
A total of 21 humanoid robots competed alongside people in a half-marathon in Beijing, stoking national pride in China amid its intensifying tech rivalry with the U.S.
Humanoid robots run a Chinese half-marathon alongside human competitors
It's being considered the world's first humanoid robot half marathon, as machines versus man raced to the finish line. NBC ...
Robots race humans for 1st time in world debut of humanoid half-marathon
While the 12,000 human participants followed conventional rules and needed to stop at water stations, the 21 machine 'runners ...
ZME Science5d
China’s Humanoid Robots Stumble, Break Down, and Finish the World’s First Robot Half Marathon
For all the slapstick mishaps — robots falling face-first, being rebooted mid-race, or melting circuits from the strain — the broader message wasn’t lost. China is serious about building the world’s ...
Robots Compete Against Humans in First-of-Its-Kind Half-Marathon Race in China — See Who Won!
The winning robot finished the race in two hours and 40 minutes Beijing's Humanoid Robot Half-Marathon has been billed as the ...
Smithsonian Magazine5d
Humanoid Robots Just Raced Alongside Human Runners in a World-First Half-Marathon. Here’s How It Went
The race, held in China on Saturday, showcases the country’s advancements in humanoid technology. Still, only 6 of the 21 ...