Robots Compete in Beijing Half Marathon

Robots competed in a half marathon race in Beijing on Sunday. The event showcased a mix of autonomous and remotely controlled machines navigating the course.

The winning robot, named Lightning, completed the race in 50 minutes and 26 seconds.

According to race organizers, Lightning was developed by the Chinese smartphone maker Honor.

Approximately 40% of the robots raced autonomously, while the others were remotely controlled.

Context: Human World Record

For comparison, the men's half marathon world record is held by Uganda's Jacob Kiplimo. He set a time of 57 minutes and 20 seconds in Lisbon in March.