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This Goofy Humanoid Robot Can Run a Half Marathon

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Scientific American · 8h
A robot ran a half marathon faster than a human. Here’s why folding laundry is still harder
Last Sunday, at the Beijing E-Town Half Marathon, a red humanoid robot of a type named Lightning finished the course in 50 minutes and 26 seconds—faster than the human world record.

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Humanoid robot breaks half-marathon record
MSN · 1d
Humanoids vs. humans: Just how strong are humanoid robots really?
 · 1d
After running and dancing, Chinese robot firms target household chores
Chinese robots can run and dance but chores still challenging

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We Are Under-Investing In Robotics ... 90% Of Humanoid Robots Are Made In China
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A Humanoid Robot Set a Half-Marathon Record in China
eWeek · 2d
Chinese Humanoid Robot ‘Lightning’ Outruns Humans, Sets New World Record
The standout performer, a humanoid robot named “Lightning” built by Honor, completed the 21-kilometre race in just 50 minutes and 26 seconds.

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ExtremeTech · 1d
'Lightning' the Humanoid Robot Beats Human Record at Beijing Half-Marathon
BizPac Review · 1d
A robot just won a half-marathon in Beijing, China, shattering human world record
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Visitors dance, interact with robots at Science Centre’s RoboFest 2026

Visitors can interact with newly unveiled robots that will be deployed across the centre's galleries. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
New Atlas
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Soft-bodied origami robot moves without motors or gears

"Ancient Japanese Art Brings Spineless Robot To Life!" Sounds very much like a movie plot summary. In reality, it perfectly describes the work of Princeton University engineers who have created a robot that moves without a single motor or gear,
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Robots can’t replace guide dogs

While real dogs still have a major leg up over robots, the machines are catching up. Popular Science previously highlighted a company called Glide that sells a vacuum cleaner shaped mobility aid that uses AI and passive kinetic guidance to help people with impaired vision navigate.
Science Daily
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This simple change stops robot swarms from getting stuck

In crowded environments, more robots don’t always mean faster results—in fact, too many can bring everything to a standstill. Harvard researchers discovered a surprising fix: adding a bit of randomness to how robots move can actually prevent gridlock and boost efficiency.
Fox News
1y

The 2025 Terminator? Lab-grown muscle brings biohybrid robot hand to life

A groundbreaking development has come from researchers at the University of Tokyo and Waseda University in Japan. They've created a biohybrid hand, a fusion of lab-grown muscle tissue and mechanical engineering, capable of gripping and making gestures.
Spiceworks on MSN
2d

Humanoid robots: Coming soon, to an office near you?

Robots that look and move like people are no longer only the domain of science fiction movies like Ex Machina or The Wild Robot. By 2026, several robotics manufacturers had demonstrated very human-like machines — with two arms,
Science Daily
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This walking robot could change how we search for life on Mars

Planetary exploration may be about to get a major speed boost. Researchers tested a semi-autonomous robot that can move from rock to rock, analyzing each without waiting for human instructions. The system completed missions up to three times faster than traditional methods while still accurately identifying important geological targets.
Fox News
3mon

Robots learn 1,000 tasks in one day from a single demo

Most robot headlines follow a familiar script: a machine masters one narrow trick in a controlled lab, then comes the bold promise that everything is about to change. I usually tune those stories out. We have heard about robots taking over since science ...
12d

Humanoid robots hit mass production in China

A Chinese factory is producing humanoid robots every 30 minutes, marking a shift toward large-scale manufacturing and broader adoption.
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