China: Humanoid Robot Sets New Half-Marathon World Record in Beijing 2

A half-marathon featuring both humanoid robots and human runners was held in Beijing on Sunday, April 19. The winning robot "Lightning", developed by Chinese smartphone maker Honor, finished in 50 minutes and 26 seconds, beating the men's human world record of 57 minutes and 20 seconds.

China: Humanoid Robot Sets New Half-Marathon World Record in Beijing 3

A half-marathon featuring both humanoid robots and human runners was held in Beijing on Sunday, April 19. The winning robot "Lightning", developed by Chinese smartphone maker Honor, finished in 50 minutes and 26 seconds, beating the men's human world record of 57 minutes and 20 seconds. Robots also showcased smooth dance moves at a special stage next to the marathon path at the robot mall.

China: Humanoid Robot Sets New Half-Marathon World Record in Beijing

A half-marathon featuring both humanoid robots and human runners was held in Beijing on Sunday, April 19. The winning robot "Lightning", developed by Chinese smartphone maker Honor, finished in 50 minutes and 26 seconds, beating the men's human world record of 57 minutes and 20 seconds.

2025 World Humanoid Robot Games - China

2025 World Humanoid Robot Games - China

Humanoid robots compete in a 100m race during the opening ceremony of the 2025 World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing, capital of China, on August 14, 2025. Photo by Xie Han/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing

World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing

Humanoid robots compete in a 1,500-meter race at the World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing on Aug. 15, 2025.

World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing

World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing

A humanoid robot competes in a 1,500-meter race at the World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing on Aug. 15, 2025.

World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing

World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing

Humanoid robots compete in a 1,500-meter race at the World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing on Aug. 15, 2025.

World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing

World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing

Humanoid robots compete in a 1,500-meter race at the World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing on Aug. 15, 2025.

World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing

World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing

Humanoid robots compete in a 1,500-meter race at the World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing on Aug. 15, 2025.

World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing

World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing

The opening ceremony of the World Humanoid Robot Games is held in Beijing on Aug. 14, 2025, with robots developed by 280 teams from 16 countries set to compete in football, table tennis and a 400-meter race, for example, until Aug. 17.

World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing

World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing

The opening ceremony of the World Humanoid Robot Games is held in Beijing on Aug. 14, 2025, with robots developed by 280 teams from 16 countries set to compete in football, table tennis and a 400-meter race, for example, until Aug. 17.

World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing

World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing

The opening ceremony of the World Humanoid Robot Games is held in Beijing on Aug. 14, 2025, with robots developed by 280 teams from 16 countries set to compete in football, table tennis and a 400-meter race, for example, until Aug. 17.

Winner of world's first humanoid half marathon

BEIJING, China, May 16 Kyodo - A two-legged robot runs in front of the media in Beijing on May 16, 2025, after winning the world's first humanoid half marathon, held in the Chinese capital in April. The robot completed the 21-kilometer course in 2 hours and 40 minutes, outperforming around 20 other similar robots in the race. (Kyodo)

Winner of world's first humanoid half marathon

Winner of world's first humanoid half marathon

A two-legged robot runs in front of the media in Beijing on May 16, 2025, after winning the world's first humanoid half marathon, held in the Chinese capital in April. The robot completed the 21-kilometer course in 2 hours and 40 minutes, outperforming around 20 other similar robots in the race.

Winner of world's first humanoid half marathon

Winner of world's first humanoid half marathon

A two-legged robot runs in front of the media in Beijing on May 16, 2025, after winning the world's first humanoid half marathon, held in the Chinese capital in April. The robot completed the 21-kilometer course in 2 hours and 40 minutes, outperforming around 20 other similar robots in the race.

Winner of world's first humanoid half marathon

Winner of world's first humanoid half marathon

A two-legged robot runs in front of the media in Beijing on May 16, 2025, after winning the world's first humanoid half marathon, held in the Chinese capital in April. The robot completed the 21-kilometer course in 2 hours and 40 minutes, outperforming around 20 other similar robots in the race.

Winner of world's first humanoid half marathon

Winner of world's first humanoid half marathon

A two-legged robot runs in front of the media in Beijing on May 16, 2025, after winning the world's first humanoid half marathon, held in the Chinese capital in April. The robot completed the 21-kilometer course in 2 hours and 40 minutes, outperforming around 20 other similar robots in the race.

Winner of world's first humanoid half marathon

Winner of world's first humanoid half marathon

A two-legged robot runs in front of the media in Beijing on May 16, 2025, after winning the world's first humanoid half marathon, held in the Chinese capital in April. The robot completed the 21-kilometer course in 2 hours and 40 minutes, outperforming around 20 other similar robots in the race.

Robot dog at charity run in Ukrainian capital

Robot dog at charity run in Ukrainian capital

KYIV, UKRAINE - OCTOBER 27, 2024 - A robot dog of a Khartiia Brigade reconnaissance unit that has returned from combat missions in the Kharkiv direction is part of the Run4Victory charity run organised to support the 13th Khartiia Brigade of Ukraines National Guard on Trukhaniv Island, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine. Over 100 military personnel joined civilians during the race.

Robot dog at charity run in Ukrainian capital

Robot dog at charity run in Ukrainian capital

KYIV, UKRAINE - OCTOBER 27, 2024 - A woman waves at a robot dog of a Khartiia Brigade reconnaissance unit that has returned from combat missions in the Kharkiv direction during the Run4Victory charity run organised to support the 13th Khartiia Brigade of Ukraines National Guard on Trukhaniv Island, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine. Over 100 military personnel joined civilians during the race.

Robot dog at charity run in Ukrainian capital

Robot dog at charity run in Ukrainian capital

KYIV, UKRAINE - OCTOBER 27, 2024 - A robot dog of a Khartiia Brigade reconnaissance unit that has returned from combat missions in the Kharkiv direction is part of the Run4Victory charity run organised to support the 13th Khartiia Brigade of Ukraines National Guard on Trukhaniv Island, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine. Over 100 military personnel joined civilians during the race.

Robot dog at charity run in Ukrainian capital

Robot dog at charity run in Ukrainian capital

KYIV, UKRAINE - OCTOBER 27, 2024 - A robot dog of a Khartiia Brigade reconnaissance unit that has returned from combat missions in the Kharkiv direction is part of the Run4Victory charity run organised to support the 13th Khartiia Brigade of Ukraines National Guard on Trukhaniv Island, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine. Over 100 military personnel joined civilians during the race.

Robot dog at charity run in Ukrainian capital

Robot dog at charity run in Ukrainian capital

KYIV, UKRAINE - OCTOBER 27, 2024 - A dog looks at a robot dog of a Khartiia Brigade reconnaissance unit that has returned from combat missions in the Kharkiv direction during the Run4Victory charity run organised to support the 13th Khartiia Brigade of Ukraines National Guard on Trukhaniv Island, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine. Over 100 military personnel joined civilians during the race.

Robot dog at charity run in Ukrainian capital

Robot dog at charity run in Ukrainian capital

KYIV, UKRAINE - OCTOBER 27, 2024 - A woman captures a robot dog of a Khartiia Brigade reconnaissance unit that has returned from combat missions in the Kharkiv direction during the Run4Victory charity run organised to support the 13th Khartiia Brigade of Ukraines National Guard on Trukhaniv Island, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine. Over 100 military personnel joined civilians during the race.

Robot dog at charity run in Ukrainian capital

Robot dog at charity run in Ukrainian capital

KYIV, UKRAINE - OCTOBER 27, 2024 - A dog looks at a robot dog of a Khartiia Brigade reconnaissance unit that has returned from combat missions in the Kharkiv direction during the Run4Victory charity run organised to support the 13th Khartiia Brigade of Ukraines National Guard on Trukhaniv Island, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine. Over 100 military personnel joined civilians during the race.

Robot dog at charity run in Ukrainian capital

Robot dog at charity run in Ukrainian capital

KYIV, UKRAINE - OCTOBER 27, 2024 - A robot dog of a Khartiia Brigade reconnaissance unit that has returned from combat missions in the Kharkiv direction is part of the Run4Victory charity run organised to support the 13th Khartiia Brigade of Ukraines National Guard on Trukhaniv Island, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine. Over 100 military personnel joined civilians during the race.

Robot dog at charity run in Ukrainian capital

Robot dog at charity run in Ukrainian capital

KYIV, UKRAINE - OCTOBER 27, 2024 - Children interact with a robot dog of a Khartiia Brigade reconnaissance unit that has returned from combat missions in the Kharkiv direction during the Run4Victory charity run organised to support the 13th Khartiia Brigade of Ukraines National Guard on Trukhaniv Island, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine. Over 100 military personnel joined civilians during the race.

Robot dog at charity run in Ukrainian capital

Robot dog at charity run in Ukrainian capital

KYIV, UKRAINE - OCTOBER 27, 2024 - A dog looks at a robot dog of a Khartiia Brigade reconnaissance unit that has returned from combat missions in the Kharkiv direction during the Run4Victory charity run organised to support the 13th Khartiia Brigade of Ukraines National Guard on Trukhaniv Island, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine. Over 100 military personnel joined civilians during the race.

Robot dog at charity run in Ukrainian capital

Robot dog at charity run in Ukrainian capital

KYIV, UKRAINE - OCTOBER 27, 2024 - A robot dog of a Khartiia Brigade reconnaissance unit that has returned from combat missions in the Kharkiv direction is part of the Run4Victory charity run organised to support the 13th Khartiia Brigade of Ukraines National Guard on Trukhaniv Island, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine. Over 100 military personnel joined civilians during the race.

Robot dog at charity run in Ukrainian capital

Robot dog at charity run in Ukrainian capital

KYIV, UKRAINE - OCTOBER 27, 2024 - A robot dog of a Khartiia Brigade reconnaissance unit that has returned from combat missions in the Kharkiv direction is part of the Run4Victory charity run organised to support the 13th Khartiia Brigade of Ukraines National Guard on Trukhaniv Island, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine. Over 100 military personnel joined civilians during the race.

Robot dog at charity run in Ukrainian capital

Robot dog at charity run in Ukrainian capital

KYIV, UKRAINE - OCTOBER 27, 2024 - A robot dog of a Khartiia Brigade reconnaissance unit that has returned from combat missions in the Kharkiv direction is part of the Run4Victory charity run organised to support the 13th Khartiia Brigade of Ukraines National Guard on Trukhaniv Island, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine. Over 100 military personnel joined civilians during the race.

Robot dog at charity run in Ukrainian capital

Robot dog at charity run in Ukrainian capital

KYIV, UKRAINE - OCTOBER 27, 2024 - Children interact with a robot dog of a Khartiia Brigade reconnaissance unit that has returned from combat missions in the Kharkiv direction during the Run4Victory charity run organised to support the 13th Khartiia Brigade of Ukraines National Guard on Trukhaniv Island, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine. Over 100 military personnel joined civilians during the race.

Robot dog at charity run in Ukrainian capital

Robot dog at charity run in Ukrainian capital

KYIV, UKRAINE - OCTOBER 27, 2024 - A girl pets a robot dog of a Khartiia Brigade reconnaissance unit that has returned from combat missions in the Kharkiv direction during the Run4Victory charity run organised to support the 13th Khartiia Brigade of Ukraines National Guard on Trukhaniv Island, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine. Over 100 military personnel joined civilians during the race.

Robot dog at charity run in Ukrainian capital

Robot dog at charity run in Ukrainian capital

KYIV, UKRAINE - OCTOBER 27, 2024 - A robot dog of a Khartiia Brigade reconnaissance unit that has returned from combat missions in the Kharkiv direction is part of the Run4Victory charity run organised to support the 13th Khartiia Brigade of Ukraines National Guard on Trukhaniv Island, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine. Over 100 military personnel joined civilians during the race.

Robot dog at charity run in Ukrainian capital

Robot dog at charity run in Ukrainian capital

KYIV, UKRAINE - OCTOBER 27, 2024 - A robot dog of a Khartiia Brigade reconnaissance unit that has returned from combat missions in the Kharkiv direction is part of the Run4Victory charity run organised to support the 13th Khartiia Brigade of Ukraines National Guard on Trukhaniv Island, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine. Over 100 military personnel joined civilians during the race.

Robot dog at charity run in Ukrainian capital

Robot dog at charity run in Ukrainian capital

KYIV, UKRAINE - OCTOBER 27, 2024 - Children interact with a robot dog of a Khartiia Brigade reconnaissance unit that has returned from combat missions in the Kharkiv direction during the Run4Victory charity run organised to support the 13th Khartiia Brigade of Ukraines National Guard on Trukhaniv Island, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine. Over 100 military personnel joined civilians during the race.

2023 SXSW highlights innovations in technologies

STORY: 2023 SXSW highlights innovations in technologies DATELINE: March 17, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:04 LOCATION: HOUSTON, U.S. CATEGORY: TECHNOLOGY/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of people in an exhibition hall at SXSW 2. various of an exhibitor showing a powered exoskeleton 3. various of attendees experiencing an AR game device 4. various of an exhibitor showcasing an electric guitar 5. various of a 3D printer 6. various of a girl testing a "touchless driving" demo 7. various of a girl testing an interactive 3D holographic display technology 8. various of a 3D holographic display platform, which is as high as a 2-story building 9. various of holographic art displays 10. various of a robot usher 11. various of a speaker discussing about Webb telescope 12. various of people experiencing MR technology demo 13. various of people in a "Sound Meditation" session 14. various of an electric race car by Porsche displayed STORYLINE: The 2023 South by Southwest (SXSW) Conference and Festivals is being held from March 10 th

Robot marathon in Osaka

Robot marathon in Osaka

OSAKA, Japan - Biped robots take part in a full marathon, aiming to become the first two-legged robots to cover the 42.195-kilometer distance, at the Asia and Pacific Trade Center in Osaka on Feb. 24, 2011. Five robots from three organizations are competing in the event, in which the robots circle an indoor 100-meter course, aiming to complete the race within four days. Replacing batteries and parts during the race is permitted.

(SP)EGYPT-EL ALAMEIN CITY-CAMEL RACE

(SP)EGYPT-EL ALAMEIN CITY-CAMEL RACE

(220824) -- EL ALAMEIN CITY, Aug. 24, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Camels compete with robot jockeys on their backs during a camel race in El Alamein City, Egypt, Aug. 23, 2022. (Xinhua/Ahmed Gomaa)

(SP)EGYPT-EL ALAMEIN CITY-CAMEL RACE

(SP)EGYPT-EL ALAMEIN CITY-CAMEL RACE

(220824) -- EL ALAMEIN CITY, Aug. 24, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Camels compete with robot jockeys on their backs during a camel race in El Alamein City, Egypt, Aug. 23, 2022. (Xinhua/Ahmed Gomaa)

(SP)EGYPT-EL ALAMEIN CITY-CAMEL RACE

(SP)EGYPT-EL ALAMEIN CITY-CAMEL RACE

(220824) -- EL ALAMEIN CITY, Aug. 24, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A camel competes with a robot jockey on its back during a camel race in El Alamein City, Egypt, Aug. 23, 2022. (Xinhua/Ahmed Gomaa)

(SP)EGYPT-EL ALAMEIN CITY-CAMEL RACE

(SP)EGYPT-EL ALAMEIN CITY-CAMEL RACE

(220824) -- EL ALAMEIN CITY, Aug. 24, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Camels compete with robot jockeys on their backs during a camel race in El Alamein City, Egypt, Aug. 23, 2022. (Xinhua/Ahmed Gomaa)

Robot marathon in Osaka

Robot marathon in Osaka

OSAKA, Japan - Biped robots take part in a full marathon, aiming to become the first two-legged robots to cover the 42.195-kilometer distance, at the Asia and Pacific Trade Center in Osaka on Feb. 24, 2011. Five robots from three organizations are competing in the event, in which the robots circle an indoor 100-meter course, aiming to complete the race within four days. Replacing batteries and parts during the race is permitted. (Kyodo)

Camel racing in UAE

Camel racing in UAE

Robot jockeys ride camels during a race in Ajman, the United Arab Emirates, on Jan. 19, 2019. Small children used to serve as jockeys but international criticism has led to the introduction of robot jockeys. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo