Robot Wins Beijing Half-Marathon

The winning robot's time represents a massive improvement over last year's inaugural race, where the fastest machine finished in over two hours.

Approximately 40% of the robots in this year's field navigated the 21-kilometer course autonomously, while others were remotely controlled.

Developers highlighted that while the machines currently possess the physical capabilities of elite athletes, they are still evolving in terms of complex cognitive processing.

The race, which featured over 300 robots from 100 teams, underscored the rapid pace of innovation in the global robotics industry.