China’s Humanoid Robots Run First Ever Half-Marathon—and Get Schooled by Humans
In a spectacle that blended sci-fi curiosity with athletic spectacle, China hosted the world’s first-ever Humanoid Robot Half-Marathon on April 19, 2025, in Beijing’s southeastern Yizhuang district. While the race marked a milestone in robotics development, it was also a vivid reminder that even the most cutting-edge androids still have a long way to go…