Chinese Humanoid Robot Finishes Half-Marathon
The robot, named Lightning and developed by Chinese tech company Honor, competed alongside around 12,000 human participants and over 100 robots in the Beijing E-Town half-marathon. It completed the 21.1-kilometer course in 50 minutes and 26 seconds, surpassing the recent human half-marathon record set by Ugandan athlete Jacob Kiplimo by nearly seven minutes.
Robots also reportedly secured second and third place finishes, while the fastest human competitor finished the race in just over one hour and seven minutes.
The event highlighted rapid advances in humanoid robotics compared with previous years. In an earlier edition of the same race, the fastest robot required more than two and a half hours to complete the course, significantly slower than human runners.
Despite the strong performance, several technical issues occurred during the race. Some robots reportedly stumbled at the start or struggled with balance, with one falling shortly after beginning the race. Others veered off course or collided with barriers, requiring intervention from support teams. Engineers were also seen accompanying the machines throughout the event to assist with navigation and stability.
The race underscored both the progress and current limitations of humanoid robotics in endurance-based physical tasks, while also drawing attention to their growing presence in competitive and experimental sporting events.
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