- Twenty-one humanoid robots participated in the Yizhuang half-marathon in Beijing, marking the first time robots have raced alongside humans in a 21-km event.
- The robots, varying in size and design, were accompanied by human trainers who provided support during the race.
- While some robots completed the race, others experienced difficulties, including falls and collisions.
- This event, while showcasing advancements in robotics, has been viewed by some experts as more of a hardware endurance test than a demonstration of significant AI breakthroughs.
- China aims to leverage investments in robotics to stimulate economic growth, although the practical industrial applications of robots that can run marathons are debated.
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Robots race against humans for first time in Chinese half-marathon
