"The fastest robot from Chinese smartphone-maker Honor notched a winning time of 50 minutes and 26 seconds while autonomously navigating the 13-mile (21-kilometer) route, according to the Global Times."
"The winning robot design took inspiration from top human athletes by incorporating long legs measuring approximately 37 inches (95 centimeters) in length, said Du Xiaodi, a test development engineer for Honor."
"All three top-ranked robot contestants incorporated Honor's 'Lightning' model to operate autonomously and beat the 12,000 human competitors who ran along a parallel track during the half-marathon event."
"But overall, humanoid robots still have a long way to go in demonstrating their capability to operate in complex and sometimes chaotic environments."
Humanoid robots achieved remarkable speeds during a half-marathon in Beijing, with the fastest robot completing the course in 50 minutes and 26 seconds. This time surpassed the human world record of 57 minutes and 20 seconds. The robots, developed by Honor, featured long legs and a custom liquid-cooling system. Despite their success, humanoid robots still face challenges in navigating complex environments, indicating that further advancements are needed for practical applications beyond controlled races.
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