Robots Running a Half Marathon: Falls, Head Swaps, and Awkward Dancing… The ‘Iron Clumsy’ Competition Reveals Three Major Truths About Future Technology
Introduction: While humans are striving for personal bests (PB) in marathons, a group of ‘Iron Clumsy’ robots has quietly taken to the track. In April 2025, the world’s first humanoid robot half marathon took place in Beijing’s Yizhuang—some robots continued to sprint even after losing their heads, others sported adorable sun hats, and some fell … Read more