Robot sets half-marathon record

Developed by the Chinese tech firm Honor, Lightning utilized advanced liquid cooling technology and a design that mimicked the leg length of elite human runners.

The race featured dozens of robots competing on a parallel course to demonstrate rapid progress in robotic mobility and AI integration.

While some robots experienced minor stumbles, the record-breaking performance has drawn global attention to China's accelerating robotics industry.

Experts suggest such machines could soon handle hazardous maintenance tasks in sectors like the power grid.