Robot Marathon: It’s Not the Machines That Fall, But the Humans

Robot Marathon: It's Not the Machines That Fall, But the Humans

On New Year’s Eve 2025, robots performed a lively dance at the Spring Festival Gala, receiving widespread acclaim. On April 19, 2025, a half marathon was held in Beijing where humans and robots ran together, but the robot participants faced numerous challenges, leading to a wave of skepticism. The disparity stemmed from our previous over-promotions, … Read more

Robot Marathon Highlights: ‘Yushu Falls’ Sparks Discussion, Latest Response…

Robot Marathon Highlights: 'Yushu Falls' Sparks Discussion, Latest Response...

At 7:30 AM on April 19, the world’s first humanoid robot half marathon kicked off in Beijing Yizhuang. Twenty teams of humanoid robots completed the 21.0975 km course. The footage shows the 1.8-meter tall Tiangong Ultra robot taking small steps and sprinting at a high frequency. Despite being the shortest robot in the competition, the … Read more

Robots Team Up for a Marathon: A Large-Scale “Performance”

Robots Team Up for a Marathon: A Large-Scale "Performance"

What does a robot need to run a marathon? ByYang XiaotongEditor|BaruiCover Source|OfficialAlthough delayed by strong winds for a week, the global debut of the humanoid robot half marathon remains highly anticipated. At 7:30 AM on April 19, just before the official start of the race, many spectators had already gathered at the starting point and … Read more

The World’s First Robot Marathon: Which ‘Competitors’ Will Shenzhen Send?

The World's First Robot Marathon: Which 'Competitors' Will Shenzhen Send?

On the morning of March 7, a striking figure was seen running along the park trail by Shenzhen Bay, moving gracefully and smoothly. This runner is not only eye-catching but also shiny, reflecting a metallic sheen under the sunlight. That’s right, it’s a humanoid robot. Coincidentally, just three days ago, on March 4, Beijing Yizhuang … Read more

Robots ‘Running a Marathon’: A Lesson in Embodied Intelligence

Robots 'Running a Marathon': A Lesson in Embodied Intelligence

The organization of this event serves not only as a concentrated review of the performance of humanoid robots in our country but also as a means to identify technical bottlenecks, gather resources, and seek feasible paths for technological breakthroughs. Commentator from Guangming Online Recently, a marathon event that has yet to take place has sparked … Read more