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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.

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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.

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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.

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Humanoid robot learning athlete's running techniques

Elite long-distance runner Asahi Kuroda runs with a humanoid robot developed by GMO Internet Group at an athletic field in Kawasaki near Tokyo on April 2, 2026. The company is developing a humanoid robot that can be deployed in manufacturing processes by having robots learn athletes' running techniques.

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Humanoid robot learning athlete's running techniques

Elite long-distance runner Asahi Kuroda runs with a humanoid robot developed by GMO Internet Group at an athletic field in Kawasaki near Tokyo on April 2, 2026. The company is developing a humanoid robot that can be deployed in manufacturing processes by having robots learn athletes' running techniques.

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Top 10 World Sports News Events In 2025

In 2025, humanoid robot sports competitions in China have gained wide attention both at home and abroad. In April, humanoid robots and human runners took to the same half-marathon course in Beijing for the first time. Wuxi hosted the first multi-sport games for embodied intelligent robots, with over 150 robot athletes competing in a variety of events. In August, Beijing held the inaugural World Humanoid Robot Games, featuring 280 teams from 16 countries and regions. This file photo taken on Aug. 17, 2025 shows humanoid robots running during a sprint match at the 2025 World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing, capital of China. Photo by Ju Huanzong/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Global Industrial Internet Conference - China

A running robot is pictured at the exhibition area of the 2025 Global Industrial Internet Conference in Shenyang, northeast China's Liaoning Province, September 6, 2025. Themed "Digital New Chapter, Intelligent New Quality," the 2025 Global Industrial Internet Conference kicked off here on Saturday and will last till September 8. Photo by Zhou Hua/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Primary School AI Education Classroom in Rugao

RUGAO, CHINA - MARCH 10, 2025 - An intelligent robot "Bingo" leads students running during a class break at the Experimental primary school of Rugao Economic and Technological Development Zone in East China's Jiangsu province on March 10, 2025.

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World of Robots - Beijing

A "Tiangong" humanoid robot displays running at the Beijng World of Robots in Beijing, capital of China, February 24, 2025. The Beijng World of Robots is located in the robotics industrial park in Beijing's Yizhuang and serves as a comprehensive robot exhibition center, showcasing the latest achievements in robotics industry. Photo by Xinhua/Ju Huanzong/ABACAPRESS.COM

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7th CIIE - Shanghai

This photo taken on Nov. 8, 2024 shows a bartending robot at the booth of Siemens, a full-time attender of the China International Import Expo -CIIE-, during the 7th CIIE in east China's Shanghai. Running from Nov. 5 to 10, the 7th CIIE has attracted 3,496 exhibitors from 129 countries and regions. Among all participants, 186 enterprises and institutions have achieved full attendance across all seven editions of the expo, while many others are new faces exhibiting for the first time. Photo by Xinhua/Zhang Cheng/ABACAPRESS.COM

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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MALTA-TA'QALI-PUBLIC SERVICE EXPO

(230512) -- TA'QALI (MALTA), May 12, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Visitors watch a robot display at the Public Service Expo in Ta'Qali, Malta, on May 12, 2023. The first edition of Malta's Public Service Expo kicked off here on Wednesday, showcasing the best digital tools used by the public service in every sector and area of life. The expo running until Friday has gathered all the public administration under one roof. (Photo by Jonathan Borg/Xinhua)

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MALTA-TA'QALI-PUBLIC SERVICE EXPO

(230512) -- TA'QALI (MALTA), May 12, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A staff member explains an underwater robot to visitors at the Public Service Expo in Ta'Qali, Malta, on May 12, 2023. The first edition of Malta's Public Service Expo kicked off here on Wednesday, showcasing the best digital tools used by the public service in every sector and area of life. The expo running until Friday has gathered all the public administration under one roof. (Photo by Jonathan Borg/Xinhua)

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CHINA-TIANJIN-SMART FACTORY-BEIJING-TIANJIN-HEBEI REGION-COORDINATED DEVELOPMENT (CN)

(230404) -- TIANJIN, April 4, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on April 3, 2023 shows a transportation robot at a workshop of Traffic Control Technology Equipment Co., Ltd. in Wuqing District, north China's Tianjin. The Traffic Control Technology Equipment Co., Ltd. in north China's Tianjin is seeing a continuous increase in order volume this year. Inside the factory, dozens of machines are running at full capacity, and rows of circuit boards for the train operation control system are waiting to be delivered after rolling off automatic production lines. Headquartered in Beijing, the enterprise officially went into production in 2020. It has reduced the operation cost by about 30% thanks to the supportive polices provided by the coordinated development of the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region. (Xinhua/Li Ran)

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Triathlon robots

TOKYO, Japan - A swimming robot powered by Panasonic Corp.'s Evolta rechargeable nickel-metal-hydride batteries is demonstrated in Tokyo on Sept. 15, 2011. Panasonic unveiled swimming, bicycle riding and running robots and said they will challenge a triathlon in Hawaii from late October.

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New Honda humanoid robot Asimo can move at 6 kph, move in zigzag

TOKYO, Japan - Honda Motor Co. unveiled an upgraded version of its Asimo humanoid robot in Tokyo on Dec. 13 that can move at a speed of 6 kilometers per hour and perform a greater number of tasks such as passing a tray. Photo shows Asimo running.

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Sony says it developed humanoid robot capable of 'running'

TOKYO, Japan - The humanoid robot QRIO, developed by Sony Corp., is displayed to the media in Tokyo on Dec. 18. The QRIO, which is capable of moving at a speed of 14 meters per minute, can also jump, move sideways and make circling movements.

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New Year's greeting cards

TOKYO, Japan, Jan. 1 Kyodo - A four-wheel robot departs Tokyo's Nihombashi post office on Jan. 1, 2022, to deliver New Year's greeting cards on a trial basis following a ceremony attended by communications minister Yasushi Kaneko.

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Delivery Robot - Miami

A large SUV steers around a delivery robot running along the road in Section 9, located in the Brickell area of Miami, among restaurants operated by REEF, on Tuesday, March 30, 2021 in Miami, FL, USA. Photo by Jose A. Iglesias/el Nuevo Herald/TNS/ABACAPRESS.COM (Credit:El Nuevo Herald/TNS/ABACA/Kyodo News Images)

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Drainage ditch inspection robot for muddy water

Sanritsu Automation (Machida City, Tokyo), Aichi Institute of Technology, Tokyo Metropolitan Industrial Technology Research Institute, and others have developed an inspection robot that can operate in water and mud. Any distortions or deformations, such as pipes collapsing vertically, will be detected and reflected in the maintenance plan. The aircraft is 39 cm wide, 72 cm long, and 40 cm high, and the angle sensor on the aircraft can measure the inclination of water pipes in 1 degree increments. The angle of the concrete structure of the waterway and the angle of the joints will be measured to check the drainage performance. Drainage ditches of less than 60 cm in width were difficult for humans to enter, and it was necessary to check the amount of oxygen and whether gas was stagnant. After confirming its running and survey performance, the company will proceed with commercialization. (= November 14, 2019, photo credit: Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun / Kyodo News Images)

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Monsters Vs. Aliens (2009)

Alien Robot & Ginormica Characters: & Susan Murphy Film: Monsters Vs. Aliens (USA 2009) Director: Rob Letterman & Conrad Vernon 09 March 2009 Date: 09 March 2009

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I, Robot (2004)

Will Smith Characters: Del Spooner Film: I, Robot (USA/DE 2004) Director: Alex Proyas 15 July 2004 Date: 15 July 2004

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New Honda humanoid robot Asimo can move at 6 kph, move in zigzag

TOKYO, Japan - Honda Motor Co. unveiled an upgraded version of its Asimo humanoid robot in Tokyo on Dec. 13 that can move at a speed of 6 kilometers per hour and perform a greater number of tasks such as passing a tray. Photo shows Asimo running. (Kyodo)

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Triathlon robots

TOKYO, Japan - A swimming robot powered by Panasonic Corp.'s Evolta rechargeable nickel-metal-hydride batteries is demonstrated in Tokyo on Sept. 15, 2011. Panasonic unveiled swimming, bicycle riding and running robots and said they will challenge a triathlon in Hawaii from late October. (Kyodo)

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Evolta Neo robot triathlon

An Evolta Neo robot powered by two dry cell batteries takes part in a triathlon in Tokyo on Aug. 7, 2019. Three of the robots completed the 5-kilometer course, with each taking part in swimming, cycling and running. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Evolta Neo robot triathlon

An Evolta Neo robot powered by two dry cell batteries takes part in a triathlon in Tokyo on Aug. 7, 2019. Three of the robots completed the 5-kilometer course, with each taking part in swimming, cycling and running. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Sony says it developed humanoid robot capable of 'running'

TOKYO, Japan - The humanoid robot QRIO, developed by Sony Corp., is displayed to the media in Tokyo on Dec. 18. The QRIO, which is capable of moving at a speed of 14 meters per minute, can also jump, move sideways and make circling movements. (Kyodo)