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Dozens of robots took to Beijing's E-Town to take part in a half-marathon alongside human racers, albeit separated on another track.

In one small step for robot-kind — thousands of them, really — humanoid robots ran alongside actual humans in a half-marathon in the Chinese capital

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Robots have competed against humans in a half marathon for the first time in China.

Not all the robots completed the race, but some humanoids wore running shoes

The humanoid robots were no match for human rivals as they made their half-marathon debut in the Chinese capital.

Step by mechanical step, dozens of humanoid robots took to the streets of Beijing early Saturday, joining thousands of their flesh-and-blood counterparts in a world-first half marathon showcasing China's drive to lead the global race in cutting-edge technology.

Now is the time to go all-in on AI-enabled robotics and automation.

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Farming minister Daniel Zeichner said grants will help farms to develop and implement technologies to boost food production, nature and profits.