More than 20 robots race alongside humans at half marathon in Beijing
a year ago
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- More than 20 robots participated in a half marathon in Beijing alongside human runners.
- Robots varied in size, with some as short as 120 cm and others as tall as 1.8 meters.
- Tiangong Ultra, the winning robot, completed the race in 2 hours and 40 minutes, aided by long legs and a specialized algorithm.
- Some robots struggled during the race, with incidents like falling at the start or crashing into railings.
- This event marked the first time humanoid robots raced alongside humans in a 21-kilometer marathon.
- China views robotics as a frontier industry that could drive future economic growth.
- Experts question whether marathon participation is a reliable indicator of robots' industrial potential.