Humans far behind as robot breaks record at Beijing half marathon
A humanoid robot competing against flesh-and-blood runners broke the world record at a Beijing half marathon on Sunday, showcasing the rapid technological advancement achieved by Chinese makers.
Humanoid robots have become a common sight in China in recent years, in the media as well as in public spaces.
Robot Smashes Half-Marathon Record
- A Humanoid Robot Races to a Record Half-Marathon Finish The New York Times —
- Humanoid robot sprints to victory in Beijing, beating the human half-marathon world record ABC7 Los Angeles —
- Chinese humanoid robots outrun humans in half-marathon, setting records Global News —
- Beijing's robot half-marathon is back for its second year with far less embarassing results Engadget —
- Robots beat human records at Beijing half-marathon Techcrunch —