- A humanoid robot broke the human world record for a half marathon by seven minutes NBC News —
- Humanoid robot in China beats the human half-marathon world record AP News —
- A Humanoid Robot Set a Half-Marathon Record in China Wired —
- Robot named Lightning blows past human runners to set half-marathon record in Beijing Los Angeles Times —
- Humanoid ‘Lightning’ robot smashes the half-marathon record The Verge —
Robot sets half-marathon record
In a stunning display of technological advancement, the 'Lightning' robot, developed by smartphone manufacturer Honor, has outperformed elite human athletes.
The humanoid utilized advanced liquid cooling systems and mimicked human leg mechanics to maintain a record-breaking pace.
Over 100 robots participated in the Beijing event, highlighting the rapid evolution of robotics and AI. This milestone has sparked a global debate about the future of human-machine competition in physical sports.