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Robot breaks world record for half-marathon

Humanoid robot beats human half-marathon world record in Beijing

Some robots ran the Beijing half-marathon autonomously, while others were controlled remotely, all competing on a parallel course to avoid collisions with human athletes.

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Winner of half-marathon race for robots finishes with faster time than human record

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Chinese Robot That Set Half-Marathon World Record Gets Major Asterisk Based On (Lack Of) Full Autonomy

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Robot breaks half-marathon world record by almost seven minutes in Beijing

A humanoid robot competing against flesh-and-blood runners broke the world record at a Beijing half-marathon on Sunday, showcasing the rapid technological advancement achieved by Chinese makers.

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Humanoid robot gets revenge and beats humans in Chinese marathon

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Humanoid robot smashes human half-marathon world record in Beijing race

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Beijing's robot half-marathon is back for its second year with far less embarassing results

This year's half-marathon hosted more than 100 competitors, with first place going to Honor, better known for its smartphones, and its red-clad robot named Lightning.

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Chinese robot breaks human world record in Beijing half-marathon

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China's robot half-marathon came with plenty of chaos — and one broken record

Chinese tech giants advance robotics push as sector sees rapid growth

From marathon-winning humanoids to potential robot guide dogs, tech firms showcase breakthroughs as Beijing backs robotics as growth driver.

The Verge

Humanoid ‘Lightning’ robot smashes the half-marathon record

Four Lightning robots finished the race in less than an hour. Four Lightning robots finished the race in less than an hour. is a news writer covering all things consumer tech. Stevie started out at Laptop Mag writing news and reviews on hardware, gaming ...

Honor used phone tech to build a record-breaking robot that runs faster than a human

Honor's "Lightning" android won the 2026 robot half marathon, smashing the human world record for the same distance. The robot is said to use the same cooling tech as Honor's smartphones. Honor might be best known for its smartphones,

Assembly Magazine

From Simulation to Physical AI: New Robotics Technologies Transform Manufacturing

This roundup highlights the latest robotics innovations aimed at improving throughput, simplifying deployment and helping manufacturers address ongoing labor and process challenges.

Tennessee Tech rolls out food delivery robots

Tennessee Tech University’s Dining Services is taking a step into the future by deploying robots to bring students' meals to their doorsteps, becoming the first university in Middle Tennessee and the

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New Tech robotics team prepares for state tournament

The New Tech Robotics team will be heading to the state tournament this weekend for a fourth time.

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New Tech's Robotics team perseveres through tragedy, heads to state competition

New Tech Institute High School's Robotics team has qualified for the state competition for the fourth consecutive year. ThunderBots Robotics Team 7657 will be on their way to the tournament this weekend.

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Ukraine is betting big on war robots, with plans to buy 25,000 and remove humans from front-line supply runs

Ukraine is taking steps to boost its rapidly growing arsenal of war robots, including buying thousands of new ones and pushing to turn over 100% of front-line logistics to robotic systems. Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov announced changes to boost the ...

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‘Robots don’t bleed’: Ukraine sends machines into the battlefield in place of human soldiers

Ukraine’s military is increasingly using robots to replace human soldiers, even in combat assault missions, helping to counter Russia’s manpower advantage.