Humanoid robot beats human half-marathon world record in Beijing test run

The result highlights China’s rapid gains in humanoid robotics through state-backed testing and public competitions.

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A humanoid robot developed by Chinese smartphone maker Honor finished the Beijing E-Town half-marathon in 50 minutes and 26 seconds on April 19, as China accelerates its push to lead in humanoid robotics. The time is faster than the men’s human world record of 57:20 set by Uganda’s Jacob Kiplimo in Lisbon in March. The run t…