A Humanoid Robot From China Beat The World's Half-Marathon Record

China's humanoid robot race got a lot more serious this year. The winning machine didn't just improve on last year — it ...
Morning Overview on MSN

Humanoid robots pass human runners in Beijing half-marathon showcase

On the morning of April 19, 2026, a bipedal humanoid robot built by Chinese tech company Honor crossed the finish line of a ...

In a race between humans and robots, machines take the victory in a sign of advancements

BEIJING — It was not even close as a bright red Chinese humanoid named “Lightning” lived up to its name in a half-marathon ...
Scientific American

A robot ran a half marathon faster than a human. Here’s why folding laundry is still harder

A premapped course, a crew of handlers and a world-beating time: here’s what this Beijing half marathon reveals about how far ...
Morning Overview on MSN

Chinese humanoid robot hits 22 mph in tests, nearing elite sprint pace

A humanoid robot built by Chinese firm Unitree Robotics has reportedly reached a peak running speed of 10 meters per second, ...

Humanoid robot half-marathon approaches; China's robotics sector grows as new product hits 10 m/s sprint speed

A humanoid robot conducts late-night testing in Beijing on April 11, 2026, as it prepares for the upcoming half marathon event held in the city. Photo: VCG. As the capital city sh ...
New Scientist

Humanoid robots may be about to break the 100-metre sprint record

Robots can now run a half-marathon faster than humans and are rapidly homing in on the 100-metre sprint record. But why are ...