In a novel half-marathon in Beijing, humanoid robots faced intense competition from human runners, ultimately falling short. Although the event gathered thousands of participants alongside 21 robot competitors, bots struggled with performance, with some collapsing shortly after starting. The fastest robot clocked over 2 hours, significantly trailing the winning human by more than an hour. Experts noted the robots' lack of autonomy, requiring human handlers, while manufacturers aim to shift their focus from racing to practical industrial applications, seeking to improve utility and adaptability in real-world scenarios.
One collapsed moments after the starting gun and lay motionless for minutes before regaining its feet.
The men's winner finished more than an hour earlier than the humanoid robots' best times.
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