Video shows humanoid robot setting record in half-marathon in Beijing
CBS News
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A humanoid robot named Lightning set a record and finished a half-marathon in Beijing in just 50 minutes and 26 seconds on Sunday, according to Chinese media.
The fastest human to ever run that distance took approximately 57 minutes.
Dozens of robots took part in the race, which was separate from human runners.
Robot sets half-marathon record
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