Robot Beats Half-Marathon Record

Developed by a Chinese smartphone manufacturer, the autonomous scarlet robot outran dozens of human competitors on a parallel course designed to avoid collisions.

The feat showcases the rapid pace of AI and robotics progress in China, where machines are increasingly being trained for complex physical tasks.

While the race featured some robotic tumbles and mishaps, Lightning's performance was hailed by engineers as a major technological milestone.

The event has sparked global discussion about the future of human-machine competition in athletics.