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Beijing’s Humanoid Robot Marathon

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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A humanoid robot sprints past the human half-marathon world record in Beijing race

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A non-human race: Beijing half-marathon shows how far robots have come

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Robots best half-marathon world record in China

A humanoid robot that won a half-marathon race in Beijing ran faster than the human world record.

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After running and dancing, Chinese robot firms target household chores

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Robot Easily Beats Human Record at Beijing Half Marathon

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A Humanoid Robot Set a Half-Marathon Record in China

The star performer was a robot developed by the Chinese company Honor (the smartphone maker ), which finished the 13.1-mile race in 50 minutes, 26 seconds.

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'Lightning' the Humanoid Robot Beats Human Record at Beijing Half-Marathon

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A robot just won a half-marathon in Beijing, China, shattering human world record

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Human labor behind humanoid robots: The hidden workforce exposed

Humanoid robots are often marketed as the next leap in automation—machines that can walk, talk, grasp objects, and think independently. Product videos show robots folding laundry, stocking shelves, or assisting in hospitals with near-human capability.

Detroit Free Press

CES Spotlight: Elephant Robotics Showcases Human-Centered Embodied AI & Robotics Solutions for Education and Smart Home

At CES 2026, Elephant Robotics showcases Embodied AI, STEM educational solutions, and new bionic robotic companions for smarter, human-centered living. SHENZHEN ...

The University of Chicago Chronicle

Sebo Lab: Programming robots to better interact with humans

Editor’s Note: This is part of a series called Inside the Lab, which gives audiences a first-hand look at the research laboratories at the University of Chicago and the scholars who are tackling some of the world’s most complex problems. Robots are ...