China to host world’s 1st human-robot marathon

Beijing to host historic marathon event to be attended by human and robot runners in April
Beijing Yizhuang Half Marathon began on November 10, 2024. The "Tiangong" robot, serving as a "closing rabbit" (a pacer who encourages and motivates runners to keep going), crossed the finish line alongside participants.
China set to host world's first human-robot marathon with 12,000 humans racing alongside robots
China is gearing up for a historic event in April, as it hosts the world’s first marathon featuring both human and robot runners. The half-marathon, scheduled for the Daxing district of Beijing, will see 12,
China to Pit 12,000 Humans Against Robots in World's First AI Marathon Race
Beijing's half-marathon will see humans racing alongside humanoid robots as China pushes to dominate global robotics.
China to host world’s first human-robot marathon as robotics drives national goals
Dozens of humanoid robots expected to join April half-marathon in Beijing, their first such appearance in a full session.
China Announces World's First Human-Robot Marathon
China announces world's first human-robot marathon with 12,000 runners competing against humanoid robots in historic Beijing race this April.
Watch: World’s first human-like walking humanoid robot takes a stroll in China
The SE01 humanoid robot, which previously made headlines for achieving one of the most human-like gaits, has again captured global attention. Chinese robotics firm EngineAI has posted a new video showing the skilled humanoid casually strolling alongside humans outside the company’s Shenzhen office.
World’s first humans v robots MARATHON announced with bi-pedal bots from 20 tech firms pitted against 12k living runners
CHINA is set to host the world’s first man vs robot half-marathon between two-legged robots and 12,000 human runners. Dozens ...
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World’s First Human-Robot Marathon to Be Held in China
China is set to host the world's first human-robot marathon in Beijing’s Daxing district this April, marking a major ...
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World's first human-robot marathon is happening in this country
China is all set to make history by hosting the world's first human-robot marathon. The landmark event will be held in ...
World's first human-robot race: 12,000 runners to compete with robots this April. Check eligibility, requirement, prize
Beijing is set to host the world’s first-ever human-robot marathon in April 2025, where participants will race alongside ...
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Chinese Humanoid Robot Establishes New Running Speed Courtesy Of Running Shoes
For comparison, the footspeed of humans during a marathon is around 20 km/h and significantly higher with a sprint. These humanoid robots did a 34 minute run, with an interesting difference being ...